US Bridges

SR 3017 over I-81 NB & SB

Fair

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Suedberg · Structure no. 000000000030550

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
270 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
117
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3017 over I-81 NB & SB is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3017 over I-81 NB & SB in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968, 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 117 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 141 by 2032. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3017
CrossesI-81 NB & SB
LocationSuedberg
RouteState Highway 0
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.51727, -76.47398
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117 (2024)
Projected traffic141 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3017 over I-81 NB & SB built?

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

What condition is SR 3017 over I-81 NB & SB 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3017 over I-81 NB & SB carry?

About 117 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 3017 over I-81 NB & SB?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3017 over I-81 NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.