RTE 17B over Joe Brook
FairSullivan County, New York · 16 MI E JCT Rts 17B + 97 · Structure no. 000000001014160
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,431
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 17B over Joe Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 17B over Joe Brook in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 2,431 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,403 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 17B over Joe Brook built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is RTE 17B over Joe Brook 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 17B over Joe Brook carry?
About 2,431 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is RTE 17B over Joe Brook?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 17B over Joe Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.