US Bridges

CR 161 over 17 1796091317 RTE 17

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · 32 MI SE JCT Rts 17 + 42 · Structure no. 000000001013780

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
221 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,091
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 161 over 17 1796091317 RTE 17 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 161 over 17 1796091317 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 5 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 2,091 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,587 by 2041. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 161
Crosses17 1796091317 RTE 17
Location32 MI SE JCT Rts 17 + 42
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.63867, -74.62752
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,091 (2017)
Projected traffic2,587 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$3.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 161 over 17 1796091317 RTE 17 built?

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

What condition is CR 161 over 17 1796091317 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 161 over 17 1796091317 RTE 17 carry?

About 2,091 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CR 161 over 17 1796091317 RTE 17?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns CR 161 over 17 1796091317 RTE 17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.