US Bridges

SR 1017 over Reading & Northern RR

Fair

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · East End Patch Delano · Structure no. 000000000030764

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,082
2024 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

SR 1017 over Reading & Northern RR is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 1017 over Reading & Northern RR in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 1,082 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,226 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1017
CrossesReading & Northern RR
LocationEast End Patch Delano
RouteState Highway 0
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.8358, -76.0658
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,082 (2024)
Projected traffic1,226 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$92,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1017 over Reading & Northern RR built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1017 over Reading & Northern RR 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1017 over Reading & Northern RR carry?

About 1,082 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 1017 over Reading & Northern RR?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1017 over Reading & Northern RR?

It is owned by the Railroad.