US Bridges

RTE 17 over E Br Callicoon Ck

Poor

Sullivan County, New York · 1.3 MI NW of Fosterdale · Structure no. 000000003355910

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,867
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17 over E Br Callicoon Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17 over E Br Callicoon Ck in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 75 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,867 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,614 by 2037. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesRTE 17
CrossesE Br Callicoon Ck
Location1.3 MI NW of Fosterdale
RouteCounty Highway 17
Coordinates41.72808, -74.9835
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,867 (2017)
Projected traffic2,614 by 2037
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17 over E Br Callicoon Ck built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is RTE 17 over E Br Callicoon Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 17 over E Br Callicoon Ck carry?

About 1,867 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 17 over E Br Callicoon Ck?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17 over E Br Callicoon Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.