US Bridges

RTE 17 over Edwards Island RD Never

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · SH 17 & Neversink River · Structure no. 000000001079201

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
515 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,696
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17 over Edwards Island RD Never is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17 over Edwards Island RD Never in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 15,696 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,188 by 2041. The structure is 515 ft (157 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 17
CrossesEdwards Island RD Never
LocationSH 17 & Neversink River
RouteState Highway 17
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.63668, -74.61828
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length515 ft (157 m)
Longest span207 ft (63 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,696 (2021)
Projected traffic18,188 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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$11.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17 over Edwards Island RD Never built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 17 over Edwards Island RD Never 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 17 over Edwards Island RD Never carry?

About 15,696 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 17 over Edwards Island RD Never?

The structure is 515 ft (157 m) long with a longest span of 207 ft (63 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17 over Edwards Island RD Never?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.