US Bridges

RTE 52 over 17 17 96091178 RTE 17

Poor

Sullivan County, New York · JCT SH 52 & SH 17 · Structure no. 000000001013619

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
366 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15,138
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 52 over 17 17 96091178 RTE 17 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 52 over 17 17 96091178 RTE 17 in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1981, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 15,138 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,440 by 2041. The structure is 366 ft (111.6 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 52
Crosses17 17 96091178 RTE 17
LocationJCT SH 52 & SH 17
RouteState Highway 52
Coordinates41.7883, -74.73131
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length366 ft (111.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,138 (2020)
Projected traffic15,440 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$9.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 52 over 17 17 96091178 RTE 17 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is RTE 52 over 17 17 96091178 RTE 17 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does RTE 52 over 17 17 96091178 RTE 17 carry?

About 15,138 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 52 over 17 17 96091178 RTE 17?

The structure is 366 ft (111.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 52 over 17 17 96091178 RTE 17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.