US Bridges

RTE 17 over Katrina Falls RD

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · 5.1 MI SE JCT SH17 & SH42 · Structure no. 000000001013802

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,912
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17 over Katrina Falls RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 17 over Katrina Falls RD in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 12,912 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,962 by 2041. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 17
CrossesKatrina Falls RD
Location5.1 MI SE JCT SH17 & SH42
RouteState Highway 17
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.62489, -74.59832
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating94 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,912 (2008)
Projected traffic14,962 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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$3.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17 over Katrina Falls RD built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 17 over Katrina Falls RD 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 17 over Katrina Falls RD carry?

About 12,912 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 17 over Katrina Falls RD?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17 over Katrina Falls RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.