US Bridges

RTE 42 over 17 17 96091285 RTE 17

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · JCT Rts 17 & 42 · Structure no. 000000001013750

Built
1998
27 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
241 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,996
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 42 over 17 17 96091285 RTE 17 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 42 over 17 17 96091285 RTE 17 in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1998 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 27 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 22,996 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,935 by 2041. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 42
Crosses17 17 96091285 RTE 17
LocationJCT Rts 17 & 42
RouteState Highway 42
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.66288, -74.67731
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 inspectionMay 2024
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 rating107 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length241 ft (73.5 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,996 (2019)
Projected traffic27,935 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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$7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 42 over 17 17 96091285 RTE 17 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is RTE 42 over 17 17 96091285 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 42 over 17 17 96091285 RTE 17 carry?

About 22,996 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 42 over 17 17 96091285 RTE 17?

The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 42 over 17 17 96091285 RTE 17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.