US Bridges

RTE 17B over 17 17 96091272WB RTE 1

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · JCT Rts 17 & 17B · Structure no. 000000001013730

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
213 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,956
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17B over 17 17 96091272WB RTE 1 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17B over 17 17 96091272WB RTE 1 in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 11,956 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,524 by 2041. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesRTE 17B
Crosses17 17 96091272WB RTE 1
LocationJCT Rts 17 & 17B
RouteState Highway 17B
Coordinates41.66624, -74.70084
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,956 (2020)
Projected traffic14,524 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17B over 17 17 96091272WB RTE 1 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 17B over 17 17 96091272WB RTE 1 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 RTE 17B over 17 17 96091272WB RTE 1 carry?

About 11,956 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 17B over 17 17 96091272WB RTE 1?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17B over 17 17 96091272WB RTE 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.