Pa 17; SR 0017 over Panther Creek
FairPerry County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mile W. of Ickesburg · Structure no. 000000000029457
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 698
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 17; SR 0017 over Panther Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 17; SR 0017 over Panther Creek in Perry County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1956, 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 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 698 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 17; SR 0017 over Panther Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pa 17; SR 0017 over Panther 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Pa 17; SR 0017 over Panther Creek carry?
About 698 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is Pa 17; SR 0017 over Panther Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 17; SR 0017 over Panther Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.