US Bridges

RTE 17 over Basher Kill

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · 10 MI E JCT Rts 17 + 209 · Structure no. 000000001013850

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33,188
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17 over Basher Kill is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 17 over Basher Kill 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 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 33,188 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,789 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 17
CrossesBasher Kill
Location10 MI E JCT Rts 17 + 209
RouteState Highway 17
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.55571, -74.4877
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 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
CrossesWaterway
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$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17 over Basher Kill built?

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

What condition is RTE 17 over Basher Kill 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 17 over Basher Kill carry?

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

How long is RTE 17 over Basher Kill?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns RTE 17 over Basher Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.