US Bridges

SR 17 Sunbury ST over Unt to Susquehanna River

Good

Perry County, Pennsylvania · 0.3 MI NW of U.S. 11 · Structure no. 000000000053962

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,439
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 17 Sunbury ST over Unt to Susquehanna River is a concrete culvert carrying SR 17 Sunbury ST over Unt to Susquehanna River in Perry County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,439 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,906 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 17 Sunbury ST
CrossesUnt to Susquehanna River
Location0.3 MI NW of U.S. 11
RouteState Highway 17
Coordinates40.57365, -76.99463
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,439 (2023)
Projected traffic1,906 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 17 Sunbury ST over Unt to Susquehanna River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 17 Sunbury ST over Unt to Susquehanna River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 17 Sunbury ST over Unt to Susquehanna River carry?

About 1,439 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 17 Sunbury ST over Unt to Susquehanna River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 17 Sunbury ST over Unt to Susquehanna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).