US Bridges

SR 3017 over Trib Tuscarora Creek

Fair

Juniata County, Pennsylvania · Academia · Structure no. 000000000020263

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
292
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3017 over Trib Tuscarora Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 3017 over Trib Tuscarora Creek in Juniata County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 105 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 292 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 355 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3017
CrossesTrib Tuscarora Creek
LocationAcademia
RouteState Highway 0
CountyJuniata County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.50084, -77.48798
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic292 (2024)
Projected traffic355 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$297,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3017 over Trib Tuscarora Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is SR 3017 over Trib Tuscarora 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3017 over Trib Tuscarora Creek carry?

About 292 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 3017 over Trib Tuscarora Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3017 over Trib Tuscarora Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.