US Bridges

S.R. 2017 over Over Middle Creek

Fair

Snyder County, Pennsylvania · 1.75 MI SW of Selinsgrove · Structure no. 000000000031205

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
239 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,198
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.R. 2017 over Over Middle Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.R. 2017 over Over Middle Creek in Snyder County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 75 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 1,198 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,829 by 2032. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesS.R. 2017
CrossesOver Middle Creek
Location1.75 MI SW of Selinsgrove
RouteState Highway 0
CountySnyder County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.77494, -76.8698
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,198 (2024)
Projected traffic1,829 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 S.R. 2017 over Over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is S.R. 2017 over Over Middle Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does S.R. 2017 over Over Middle Creek carry?

About 1,198 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is S.R. 2017 over Over Middle Creek?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns S.R. 2017 over Over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.