US Bridges

SR 2017 over Bennetts Creek

Fair

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · 2.5 MI South of Durell · Structure no. 000000000006381

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
363
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2017 over Bennetts Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 2017 over Bennetts Creek in Bradford 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 363 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 595 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2017
CrossesBennetts Creek
Location2.5 MI South of Durell
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBradford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.70599, -76.37841
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
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic363 (2023)
Projected traffic595 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2017 over Bennetts Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 2017 over Bennetts Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2017 over Bennetts Creek carry?

About 363 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 2017 over Bennetts Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2017 over Bennetts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.