US Bridges

RTE 17 over Mongaup Creek

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · 0.4 MI S JCT Rts 17 & 55 · Structure no. 000000001013602

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,340
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17 over Mongaup Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 17 over Mongaup Creek in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 69 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,340 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,505 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 17
CrossesMongaup Creek
Location0.4 MI S JCT Rts 17 & 55
RouteState Highway 17
Coordinates41.7971, -74.73511
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating82 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,340 (2020)
Projected traffic8,505 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17 over Mongaup Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is RTE 17 over Mongaup Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 17 over Mongaup Creek carry?

About 7,340 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE 17 over Mongaup Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17 over Mongaup Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.