US Bridges

Twin Bridge Road over 17 17 96091193 RTE 17

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · 1.5 MI S Exit 101 of SH17 · Structure no. 000000001013660

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
234 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twin Bridge Road over 17 17 96091193 RTE 17 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Twin Bridge Road over 17 17 96091193 RTE 17 in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2022, 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 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2038. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesTwin Bridge Road
Crosses17 17 96091193 RTE 17
Location1.5 MI S Exit 101 of SH17
Coordinates41.7667, -74.7357
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2018)
Projected traffic560 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$2.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Twin Bridge Road over 17 17 96091193 RTE 17 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Twin Bridge Road over 17 17 96091193 RTE 17 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Twin Bridge Road over 17 17 96091193 RTE 17 carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Twin Bridge Road over 17 17 96091193 RTE 17?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Twin Bridge Road over 17 17 96091193 RTE 17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.