US Bridges

Pa 17; SR 0017 over Cocolamus Creek

Good

Perry County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi.E. of Millerstown · Structure no. 000000000054403

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,677
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 17; SR 0017 over Cocolamus Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 17; SR 0017 over Cocolamus Creek in Perry County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 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 1,677 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,844 by 2032. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 17; SR 0017
CrossesCocolamus Creek
Location2 Mi.E. of Millerstown
RouteState Highway 17
CountyPerry County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.56494, -77.1205
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,677 (2024)
Projected traffic1,844 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 Cocolamus Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 17; SR 0017 over Cocolamus 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 April 2021.

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

About 1,677 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Pa 17; SR 0017 over Cocolamus Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 17; SR 0017 over Cocolamus Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.