US Bridges

SR 2017 over Trib Hillegas Run

PoorPosted for load

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI S Dividing Ridge · Structure no. 000000000031628

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1949
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
56
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2017 over Trib Hillegas Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2017 over Trib Hillegas Run in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1949, so it is 87 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 56 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 99 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSR 2017
CrossesTrib Hillegas Run
Location2 MI S Dividing Ridge
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.90619, -78.83531
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (2024)
Projected traffic99 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$554,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2017 over Trib Hillegas Run built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1949.

What condition is SR 2017 over Trib Hillegas Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2017 over Trib Hillegas Run carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 2017 over Trib Hillegas Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2017 over Trib Hillegas Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.