US Bridges

RTE 17 over South Road

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · 11 MI E JCT Rts 17 + 209 · Structure no. 000000001013860

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33,188
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17 over South Road is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 17 over South Road in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1956, 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 33,188 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,789 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesRTE 17
CrossesSouth Road
Location11 MI E JCT Rts 17 + 209
RouteState Highway 17
Coordinates41.55594, -74.4869
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
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 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 structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17 over South Road built?

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

What condition is RTE 17 over South 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 17 over South Road carry?

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

How long is RTE 17 over South Road?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m).

Who owns RTE 17 over South Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.