US Bridges

SR 3017;SAFE Harbr over Witmer Run

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 0.6 Mi.N.W. Safe Harbor · Structure no. 000000000021631

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
615
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3017;SAFE Harbr over Witmer Run is a concrete frame carrying SR 3017;SAFE Harbr over Witmer Run in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 6 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 615 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 663 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3017;SAFE Harbr
CrossesWitmer Run
Location0.6 Mi.N.W. Safe Harbor
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.9418, -76.39146
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic615 (2024)
Projected traffic663 by 2032
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3017;SAFE Harbr over Witmer Run built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3017;SAFE Harbr over Witmer Run 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3017;SAFE Harbr over Witmer Run carry?

About 615 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 3017;SAFE Harbr over Witmer Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3017;SAFE Harbr over Witmer Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.