US Bridges

Pa 17; SR 0017 over Bixler Run

Fair

Perry County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi. E. Kistler · Structure no. 000000000029453

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
698
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 17; SR 0017 over Bixler Run is a concrete slab carrying Pa 17; SR 0017 over Bixler Run in Perry County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 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 698 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 17; SR 0017
CrossesBixler Run
Location1 Mi. E. Kistler
RouteState Highway 17
CountyPerry County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.39542, -77.42389
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic698 (2023)
Projected traffic640 by 2032
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Pa 17; SR 0017 over Bixler Run built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 17; SR 0017 over Bixler 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 17; SR 0017 over Bixler Run carry?

About 698 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Pa 17; SR 0017 over Bixler Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 17; SR 0017 over Bixler Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.