FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RTE 17B

Carrying RTE 17B over KINNE BROOK

25 MI W JCT RTS 17B + 17, Sullivan, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
41 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RTE 17B

The RTE 17B bridge in Sullivan, New York carries RTE 17B over KINNE BROOK. It was built in 1957, making it 69 years old today. The structure is built primarily of aluminum/iron and spans 2 sections, stretching 8.5 meters (28 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 12,379 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 40.8 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How RTE 17B compares

▼ 1.1
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Bottom 48%
Lower load rating than 52% of New York bridges
367
Bridges in Sullivan · 28 in Poor condition
RTE 17B 40.8 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
96.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
13.2
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
40.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1957
Material
Aluminum/Iron
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
8.5 m (28 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
12,379 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000001014210

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RTE 17B is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare RTE 17B against other structures in Sullivan and across New York. New York bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for RTE 17B?

RTE 17B in Sullivan, New York on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RTE 17B inspected?

RTE 17B's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 12,379 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RTE 17B is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for RTE 17B?

RTE 17B has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RTE 17B?

RTE 17B is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is RTE 17B and does age affect safety?

RTE 17B was built in 1957, making it 69 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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