US Bridges

17; SR 0017 over Juniata.Rver SR4006NSRC

Fair

Perry County, Pennsylvania · Millerstown · Structure no. 000000000029463

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
986 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,481
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

17; SR 0017 over Juniata.Rver SR4006NSRC is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 17; SR 0017 over Juniata.Rver SR4006NSRC in Perry County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 57 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 1,481 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,885 by 2032. The structure is 986 ft (300.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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Carries17; SR 0017
CrossesJuniata.Rver SR4006NSRC
LocationMillerstown
RouteState Highway 17
CountyPerry County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.54822, -77.15819
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length986 ft (300.5 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,481 (2023)
Projected traffic1,885 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$4.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 17; SR 0017 over Juniata.Rver SR4006NSRC built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is 17; SR 0017 over Juniata.Rver SR4006NSRC 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does 17; SR 0017 over Juniata.Rver SR4006NSRC carry?

About 1,481 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 17; SR 0017 over Juniata.Rver SR4006NSRC?

The structure is 986 ft (300.5 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns 17; SR 0017 over Juniata.Rver SR4006NSRC?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.