US Bridges

RTE 17 over Hazel Road

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · 2.1 MI SE Exit 94 RTE-17 · Structure no. 000000001063391

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,452
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17 over Hazel Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17 over Hazel Road in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 59 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 5,452 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,508 by 2041. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 17
CrossesHazel Road
Location2.1 MI SE Exit 94 RTE-17
RouteState Highway 17
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.92768, -74.87696
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,452 (2021)
Projected traffic8,508 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17 over Hazel Road built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is RTE 17 over Hazel 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 17 over Hazel Road carry?

About 5,452 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is RTE 17 over Hazel Road?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17 over Hazel Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.