US Bridges

RTE 17 over Little Coddington Brook

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · 0.3 Mi. E 17W Exist 98 · Structure no. 000000001079071

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

About this bridge

RTE 17 over Little Coddington Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17 over Little Coddington Brook 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 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 17
CrossesLittle Coddington Brook
Location0.3 Mi. E 17W Exist 98
RouteState Highway 17
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.84995, -74.75294
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 inspectionOctober 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span220 ft (67.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 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 directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$5.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17 over Little Coddington Brook built?

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

What condition is RTE 17 over Little Coddington Brook 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 17 over Little Coddington Brook carry?

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

How long is RTE 17 over Little Coddington Brook?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17 over Little Coddington Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.