US Bridges

RTE 17 over Kinne Brook

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · 20 MI NW JCT Rts 17 + 17B · Structure no. 000000001013720

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,972
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17 over Kinne Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE 17 over Kinne Brook in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 18,972 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,984 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 17
CrossesKinne Brook
Location20 MI NW JCT Rts 17 + 17B
RouteState Highway 17
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.68501, -74.72226
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,972 (2020)
Projected traffic21,984 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$683,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17 over Kinne Brook built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 17 over Kinne Brook 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 Kinne Brook carry?

About 18,972 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 17 over Kinne Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns RTE 17 over Kinne Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.