US Bridges

SR 2017 over South Branch Muddy Creek

PoorPosted for load

Greene County, Pennsylvania · Cumberland Township · Structure no. 000000000018288

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
853
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2017 over South Branch Muddy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2017 over South Branch Muddy Creek in Greene County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 853 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 955 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSR 2017
CrossesSouth Branch Muddy Creek
LocationCumberland Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.85366, -80.02658
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic853 (2024)
Projected traffic955 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$280,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2017 over South Branch Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2017 over South Branch Muddy 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2017 over South Branch Muddy Creek carry?

About 853 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 2017 over South Branch Muddy Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2017 over South Branch Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.