US Bridges

RTE 17 over CR 175

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · 09 MI S JCT Rts 17 + 52 · Structure no. 000000001013659

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,651
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17 over CR 175 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17 over CR 175 in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 65 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 5 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 14,651 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,977 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 137 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 17
CrossesCR 175
Location09 MI S JCT Rts 17 + 52
RouteState Highway 17
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.77471, -74.73333
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width137 ft (41.8 m)
Roadway width126 ft (38.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,651 (2021)
Projected traffic16,977 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$9.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17 over CR 175 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is RTE 17 over CR 175 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 17 over CR 175 carry?

About 14,651 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE 17 over CR 175?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 137 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17 over CR 175?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.