US Bridges

RTE 17 over Wanaksink Road

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · 6.2 MI SE JCT Rts 17 & 42 · Structure no. 000000001013811

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,912
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17 over Wanaksink Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17 over Wanaksink Road in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 69 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 12,912 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,962 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 17
CrossesWanaksink Road
Location6.2 MI SE JCT Rts 17 & 42
RouteState Highway 17
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.61618, -74.5762
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,912 (2008)
Projected traffic14,962 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17 over Wanaksink Road built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is RTE 17 over Wanaksink Road 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 17 over Wanaksink Road carry?

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

How long is RTE 17 over Wanaksink Road?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17 over Wanaksink Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.