US Bridges

CR 171 over 17 17 96091441 RTE 17

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · 29 MI E JCT Rts 17 + 209 · Structure no. 000000001013870

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
182 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,789
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 171 over 17 17 96091441 RTE 17 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 171 over 17 17 96091441 RTE 17 in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 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 2,789 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,909 by 2041. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 171
Crosses17 17 96091441 RTE 17
Location29 MI E JCT Rts 17 + 209
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.56559, -74.45604
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,789 (2018)
Projected traffic2,909 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$4.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 171 over 17 17 96091441 RTE 17 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 171 over 17 17 96091441 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 171 over 17 17 96091441 RTE 17 carry?

About 2,789 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 171 over 17 17 96091441 RTE 17?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns CR 171 over 17 17 96091441 RTE 17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.