US Bridges

RTE 17 over 55 X

Good

Sullivan County, New York · JCT Rts 17 & 55 · Structure no. 000000001079361

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,642
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17 over 55 X is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17 over 55 X 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 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 5,642 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,537 by 2041. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesRTE 17
Crosses55 X
LocationJCT Rts 17 & 55
RouteState Highway 17
Coordinates41.80291, -74.73555
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span108 ft (33 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,642 (2021)
Projected traffic6,537 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$3.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17 over 55 X built?

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

What condition is RTE 17 over 55 X 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 17 over 55 X carry?

About 5,642 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE 17 over 55 X?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (33 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17 over 55 X?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.