US Bridges

RTE 17 over Ravine

Good

Sullivan County, New York · Parksville · Structure no. 000000001079031

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,503
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17 over Ravine is a concrete frame carrying RTE 17 over Ravine in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,503 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,147 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRTE 17
CrossesRavine
LocationParksville
RouteState Highway 17
Coordinates41.85803, -74.77182
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,503 (2016)
Projected traffic10,147 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$741,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17 over Ravine built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 17 over Ravine 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 17 over Ravine carry?

About 6,503 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 17 over Ravine?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17 over Ravine?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.