US Bridges

RTE 17 over Shawangunk Kill

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · 4 MI W JCT RTE 17 and 209 · Structure no. 000000001013899

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36,449
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17 over Shawangunk Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17 over Shawangunk Kill 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 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 36,449 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,878 by 2041. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 17
CrossesShawangunk Kill
Location4 MI W JCT RTE 17 and 209
RouteState Highway 17
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.55927, -74.42608
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.6 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,449 (2021)
Projected traffic56,878 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$7.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17 over Shawangunk Kill built?

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

What condition is RTE 17 over Shawangunk 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 17 over Shawangunk Kill carry?

About 36,449 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 17 over Shawangunk Kill?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17 over Shawangunk Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.