US Bridges

RTE 17 over Various Ravines

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · 0.7 MI East of Exit 98 · Structure no. 000000001079041

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
808 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,503
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17 over Various Ravines is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17 over Various Ravines 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 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 6,503 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,147 by 2041. The structure is 808 ft (246.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 17
CrossesVarious Ravines
Location0.7 MI East of Exit 98
RouteState Highway 17
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.85766, -74.7688
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length808 ft (246.3 m)
Longest span220 ft (67.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,503 (2016)
Projected traffic10,147 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$11.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17 over Various Ravines built?

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

What condition is RTE 17 over Various Ravines 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 Various Ravines carry?

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

How long is RTE 17 over Various Ravines?

The structure is 808 ft (246.3 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17 over Various Ravines?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.