US Bridges

RTE 17 over Bushville Road

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · 35 MI NW JCT Rts 17 & 17B · Structure no. 000000001013691

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,486
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17 over Bushville Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 17 over Bushville Road in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 9,486 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,992 by 2041. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 17
CrossesBushville Road
Location35 MI NW JCT Rts 17 & 17B
RouteState Highway 17
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.70663, -74.73586
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,486 (2020)
Projected traffic10,992 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17 over Bushville Road built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 17 over Bushville Road 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 Bushville Road carry?

About 9,486 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 17 over Bushville Road?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17 over Bushville Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.