US Bridges

SR 1017 over Little Juniata River

Good

Blair County, Pennsylvania · .75 Mi.E.Of Ironville · Structure no. 000000000005719

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
128 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
344
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1017 over Little Juniata River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1017 over Little Juniata River in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 88 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 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 344 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 434 by 2032. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 1017
CrossesLittle Juniata River
Location.75 Mi.E.Of Ironville
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.65536, -78.20655
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic344 (2024)
Projected traffic434 by 2032
Trucks7%
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$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1017 over Little Juniata River built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is SR 1017 over Little Juniata River 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1017 over Little Juniata River carry?

About 344 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 1017 over Little Juniata River?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1017 over Little Juniata River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.