US Bridges

RTE 17 over CR 179

Good

Sullivan County, New York · .5 MI NW of SH17- Exit 96 · Structure no. 000000001063422

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

About this bridge

RTE 17 over CR 179 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17 over CR 179 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,452 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,508 by 2041. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 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
CrossesCR 179
Location.5 MI NW of SH17- Exit 96
RouteState Highway 17
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.90978, -74.82655
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length241 ft (73.5 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 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
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$3.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17 over CR 179 built?

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

What condition is RTE 17 over CR 179 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 17 over CR 179 carry?

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

How long is RTE 17 over CR 179?

The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17 over CR 179?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.