US Bridges

RTE 17 over Willowemoc Creek

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · 3.2 MI SE Exit 94 - SH 17 · Structure no. 000000001063402

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
220 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,452
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17 over Willowemoc Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17 over Willowemoc Creek in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 17
CrossesWillowemoc Creek
Location3.2 MI SE Exit 94 - SH 17
RouteState Highway 17
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.92396, -74.85876
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 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
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$3.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17 over Willowemoc Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is RTE 17 over Willowemoc Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 17 over Willowemoc Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 17 over Willowemoc Creek?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17 over Willowemoc Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.