US Bridges

SR 3017 over Willoughby Run

Fair

Adams County, Pennsylvania · NW of Gettysburg · Structure no. 000000000000328

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,633
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3017 over Willoughby Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3017 over Willoughby Run in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 1,633 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,305 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3017
CrossesWilloughby Run
LocationNW of Gettysburg
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAdams County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.85811, -77.25806
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,633 (2023)
Projected traffic3,305 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$59,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3017 over Willoughby Run built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3017 over Willoughby Run 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3017 over Willoughby Run carry?

About 1,633 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 3017 over Willoughby Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3017 over Willoughby Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.