US Bridges

CR 61 over 17 17 96091458 RTE 17

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · 0.8 MI NE from Junction O · Structure no. 000000001013880

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
272 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,455
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 61 over 17 17 96091458 RTE 17 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 61 over 17 17 96091458 RTE 17 in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 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 4,455 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,237 by 2038. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 61
Crosses17 17 96091458 RTE 17
Location0.8 MI NE from Junction O
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.56128, -74.42697
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,455 (2018)
Projected traffic6,237 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$4.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 61 over 17 17 96091458 RTE 17 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is CR 61 over 17 17 96091458 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 61 over 17 17 96091458 RTE 17 carry?

About 4,455 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 61 over 17 17 96091458 RTE 17?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns CR 61 over 17 17 96091458 RTE 17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.