US Bridges

RTE 17 over Little Coddington

Good

Sullivan County, New York · 0.5 MI West of Short Ave · Structure no. 000000001079072

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
408 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,226
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17 over Little Coddington is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17 over Little Coddington 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 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 5,226 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,154 by 2041. The structure is 408 ft (124.4 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
Location0.5 MI West of Short Ave
RouteInterstate 17
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.84967, -74.75249
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length408 ft (124.4 m)
Longest span236 ft (71.9 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$7.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17 over Little Coddington built?

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

What condition is RTE 17 over Little Coddington 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 17 over Little Coddington carry?

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

How long is RTE 17 over Little Coddington?

The structure is 408 ft (124.4 m) long with a longest span of 236 ft (71.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17 over Little Coddington?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.