US Bridges

SR 1017(LR 45070) over Buck Hill Creek

Good

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · Village of Buckhill Falls · Structure no. 000000000026946

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,069
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1017(LR 45070) over Buck Hill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1017(LR 45070) over Buck Hill Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 69 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,069 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,209 by 2032. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 379 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1017(LR 45070)
CrossesBuck Hill Creek
LocationVillage of Buckhill Falls
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMonroe County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.19521, -75.27786
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width379 ft (115.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,069 (2024)
Projected traffic1,209 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$178,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1017(LR 45070) over Buck Hill Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is SR 1017(LR 45070) over Buck Hill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1017(LR 45070) over Buck Hill Creek carry?

About 1,069 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 1017(LR 45070) over Buck Hill Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 379 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1017(LR 45070) over Buck Hill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.