US Bridges

Liberty Street over 17 17 96091277 RTE 17

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · .5 MI SE JCT SH 17 & SH 1 · Structure no. 000000001013740

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
289 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,843
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Liberty Street over 17 17 96091277 RTE 17 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Liberty Street over 17 17 96091277 RTE 17 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 1,843 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,280 by 2041. The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLiberty Street
Crosses17 17 96091277 RTE 17
Location.5 MI SE JCT SH 17 & SH 1
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.66347, -74.69204
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length289 ft (88.1 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,843 (2018)
Projected traffic2,280 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$4.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Liberty Street over 17 17 96091277 RTE 17 built?

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

What condition is Liberty Street over 17 17 96091277 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Liberty Street over 17 17 96091277 RTE 17 carry?

About 1,843 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Liberty Street over 17 17 96091277 RTE 17?

The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Liberty Street over 17 17 96091277 RTE 17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.