US Bridges

SR 2017 over Wheeler Run

Fair

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · Mance · Structure no. 000000000031624

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1949
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
66
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2017 over Wheeler Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2017 over Wheeler Run in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1949, so it is 88 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 66 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 62 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2017
CrossesWheeler Run
LocationMance
RouteState Highway 0
CountySomerset County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.83633, -78.93478
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66 (2024)
Projected traffic62 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$522,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2017 over Wheeler Run built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1949.

What condition is SR 2017 over Wheeler Run 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2017 over Wheeler Run carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 2017 over Wheeler Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2017 over Wheeler Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.