RTE 17 over Wanaksink Road
FairSullivan County, New York · 6.2 MI SE JCT Rts 17 & 42 · Structure no. 000000001013812
- 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 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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 58 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 17 over Wanaksink Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.