US Bridges

RTE 17 over Ex-Ny O&w RR Row

Good

Sullivan County, New York · .8 MI SE JCT SH17 & US209 · Structure no. 000000001013840

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33,188
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17 over Ex-Ny O&w RR Row is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 17 over Ex-Ny O&w RR Row in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 33,188 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,789 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 17
CrossesEx-Ny O&w RR Row
Location.8 MI SE JCT SH17 & US209
RouteState Highway 17
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.5553, -74.49005
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating96 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,188 (2021)
Projected traffic51,789 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17 over Ex-Ny O&w RR Row built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 17 over Ex-Ny O&w RR Row in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 17 over Ex-Ny O&w RR Row carry?

About 33,188 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 17 over Ex-Ny O&w RR Row?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns RTE 17 over Ex-Ny O&w RR Row?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.