SR 2017 N.Foster R over Over Cool Spring Creek
PoorPosted for loadMercer County, Pennsylvania · Fairview Township · Structure no. 000000000025968
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 552
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 2017 N.Foster R over Over Cool Spring Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2017 N.Foster R over Over Cool Spring Creek in Mercer 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 552 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 734 by 2032. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 2017 N.Foster R over Over Cool Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 2017 N.Foster R over Over Cool Spring 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does SR 2017 N.Foster R over Over Cool Spring Creek carry?
About 552 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SR 2017 N.Foster R over Over Cool Spring Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR 2017 N.Foster R over Over Cool Spring Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.