Pa 17&850; SR 0017 over Branch Bixler Run
PoorPerry County, Pennsylvania · Kistler · Structure no. 000000000029452
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1947
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 698
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 17&850; SR 0017 over Branch Bixler Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 17&850; SR 0017 over Branch Bixler Run in Perry County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1947, so it is 90 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.
It carries about 698 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 17&850; SR 0017 over Branch Bixler Run built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1947.
What condition is Pa 17&850; SR 0017 over Branch Bixler Run 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does Pa 17&850; SR 0017 over Branch Bixler Run carry?
About 698 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is Pa 17&850; SR 0017 over Branch Bixler Run?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 17&850; SR 0017 over Branch Bixler Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.