US Bridges

RTE 17 over Covered Bridge RD Willo

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · 07 MI NW Exit 96 RTE 17 · Structure no. 000000001063412

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

About this bridge

RTE 17 over Covered Bridge RD Willo is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17 over Covered Bridge RD Willo 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 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 5,452 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,508 by 2041. The structure is 439 ft (133.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 17
CrossesCovered Bridge RD Willo
Location07 MI NW Exit 96 RTE 17
RouteState Highway 17
Coordinates41.91127, -74.83019
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 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 rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length439 ft (133.8 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 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 and waterway
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$6.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17 over Covered Bridge RD Willo built?

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

What condition is RTE 17 over Covered Bridge RD Willo 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 17 over Covered Bridge RD Willo carry?

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

How long is RTE 17 over Covered Bridge RD Willo?

The structure is 439 ft (133.8 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17 over Covered Bridge RD Willo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.