US Bridges

SR 2017 over Swamp Run

Fair

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · 405 Feet South of SR 2014 · Structure no. 000000000004263

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
180
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2017 over Swamp Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2017 over Swamp Run in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 86 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 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 248 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2017
CrossesSwamp Run
Location405 Feet South of SR 2014
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBedford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.95741, -78.46604
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2023)
Projected traffic248 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$719,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2017 over Swamp Run built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is SR 2017 over Swamp 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2017 over Swamp Run carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 2017 over Swamp Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2017 over Swamp Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.