US Bridges

SR 2017 over Brush Creek

Fair

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · 5 Mile SE of Berlin · Structure no. 000000000031625

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
78
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2017 over Brush Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 2017 over Brush Creek in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 78 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2017
CrossesBrush Creek
Location5 Mile SE of Berlin
RouteState Highway 0
CountySomerset County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.86194, -78.90978
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.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$469,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2017 over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2017 over Brush 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2017 over Brush Creek carry?

About 78 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 2017 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2017 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.