US Bridges

SR 1017 Honeymoon over Trib to Pine Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · 3 Mi. E. Gratz · Structure no. 000000000014440

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
253
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1017 Honeymoon over Trib to Pine Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying SR 1017 Honeymoon over Trib to Pine Creek in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 253 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 1017 Honeymoon
CrossesTrib to Pine Creek
Location3 Mi. E. Gratz
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.63271, -76.66393
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic253 (2024)
Projected traffic288 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$470,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1017 Honeymoon over Trib to Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1017 Honeymoon over Trib to Pine Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1017 Honeymoon over Trib to Pine Creek carry?

About 253 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 1017 Honeymoon over Trib to Pine Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1017 Honeymoon over Trib to Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.