US Bridges

Pa 17 SR 0017 over Buffalo Creek

Good

Perry County, Pennsylvania · 2 Miles W. of Ickesburg · Structure no. 000000000029456

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
698
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 17 SR 0017 over Buffalo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 17 SR 0017 over Buffalo Creek in Perry County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 84 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 698 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2032. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 17 SR 0017
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location2 Miles W. of Ickesburg
RouteState Highway 17
CountyPerry County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.42892, -77.38657
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$537,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 17 SR 0017 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Pa 17 SR 0017 over Buffalo 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 17 SR 0017 over Buffalo Creek carry?

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

How long is Pa 17 SR 0017 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 17 SR 0017 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.