US Bridges

Rapp Road over 17 1796091244 RTE 17

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · 28 MI NW JCT Rts 17 + 17B · Structure no. 000000001013710

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
209 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,506
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rapp Road over 17 1796091244 RTE 17 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rapp Road over 17 1796091244 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 2,506 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,508 by 2037. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRapp Road
Crosses17 1796091244 RTE 17
Location28 MI NW JCT Rts 17 + 17B
RouteCity Street 0
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.69611, -74.73359
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,506 (2017)
Projected traffic3,508 by 2037
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
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$2.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rapp Road over 17 1796091244 RTE 17 built?

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

What condition is Rapp Road over 17 1796091244 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Rapp Road over 17 1796091244 RTE 17 carry?

About 2,506 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rapp Road over 17 1796091244 RTE 17?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Rapp Road over 17 1796091244 RTE 17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.