US Bridges

RTE 209 over 17 17 96091411 RTE 17

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · JCT SH 17 & US 209 · Structure no. 000000001013830

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
217 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,930
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 209 over 17 17 96091411 RTE 17 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 209 over 17 17 96091411 RTE 17 in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 7,930 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,005 by 2041. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 209
Crosses17 17 96091411 RTE 17
LocationJCT SH 17 & US 209
RouteU.S. Route 209
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.56227, -74.50224
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,930 (2021)
Projected traffic8,005 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$8.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 209 over 17 17 96091411 RTE 17 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 209 over 17 17 96091411 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 209 over 17 17 96091411 RTE 17 carry?

About 7,930 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 209 over 17 17 96091411 RTE 17?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 209 over 17 17 96091411 RTE 17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.