US Bridges

RTE 17 over Cooley Road Exten

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · 4 MI NW of Liberty · Structure no. 000000001079052

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
131 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,226
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17 over Cooley Road Exten is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17 over Cooley Road Exten 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 5,226 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,154 by 2041. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 17
CrossesCooley Road Exten
Location4 MI NW of Liberty
RouteState Highway 17
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.85449, -74.76176
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.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,226 (2010)
Projected traffic8,154 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17 over Cooley Road Exten built?

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

What condition is RTE 17 over Cooley Road Exten 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 Cooley Road Exten carry?

About 5,226 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is RTE 17 over Cooley Road Exten?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17 over Cooley Road Exten?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.