US Bridges

SR 2017 over Cocolamus Creek

Fair

Juniata County, Pennsylvania · 3 MI W Seven Stars · Structure no. 000000000020172

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
184
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2017 over Cocolamus Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 2017 over Cocolamus Creek in Juniata County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 65 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 184 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 189 by 2043. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2017
CrossesCocolamus Creek
Location3 MI W Seven Stars
RouteState Highway 0
CountyJuniata County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.60661, -77.13877
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating87 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic184 (2024)
Projected traffic189 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$487,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2017 over Cocolamus Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is SR 2017 over Cocolamus 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2017 over Cocolamus Creek carry?

About 184 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 2017 over Cocolamus Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2017 over Cocolamus Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.