US Bridges

SR 1017(LR 45070) over Middle Br.Brodhead Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · 1.8 M. N.Of Buckhill Fall · Structure no. 000000000026948

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,069
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1017(LR 45070) over Middle Br.Brodhead Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 1017(LR 45070) over Middle Br.Brodhead Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 1,069 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,209 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1017(LR 45070)
CrossesMiddle Br.Brodhead Creek
Location1.8 M. N.Of Buckhill Fall
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMonroe County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.20609, -75.26556
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
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating83 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 closed5 mi (8 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$198,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1017(LR 45070) over Middle Br.Brodhead Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1017(LR 45070) over Middle Br.Brodhead 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1017(LR 45070) over Middle Br.Brodhead Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 1017(LR 45070) over Middle Br.Brodhead Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1017(LR 45070) over Middle Br.Brodhead Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.