US Bridges

Rock Ridge Road over 17 17 96091290 RTE 17

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · 05 MI SE JCT Rts 17 + 42 · Structure no. 000000001013760

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
220 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,227
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rock Ridge Road over 17 17 96091290 RTE 17 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rock Ridge Road over 17 17 96091290 RTE 17 in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2021, 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 1,227 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,718 by 2028. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRock Ridge Road
Crosses17 17 96091290 RTE 17
Location05 MI SE JCT Rts 17 + 42
RouteCity Street 0
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.65753, -74.67028
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.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,227 (2008)
Projected traffic1,718 by 2028
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$2.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rock Ridge Road over 17 17 96091290 RTE 17 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Rock Ridge Road over 17 17 96091290 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 Rock Ridge Road over 17 17 96091290 RTE 17 carry?

About 1,227 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rock Ridge Road over 17 17 96091290 RTE 17?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Rock Ridge Road over 17 17 96091290 RTE 17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.