US Bridges

SR 0171 TR 171 over Starucca Creek

Fair

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania · Thompson Twp .1M S SR1001 · Structure no. 000000000032272

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
678
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0171 TR 171 over Starucca Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 0171 TR 171 over Starucca Creek in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 678 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 966 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0171 TR 171
CrossesStarucca Creek
LocationThompson Twp .1M S SR1001
RouteState Highway 171
CountySusquehanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.85842, -75.52411
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic678 (2023)
Projected traffic966 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$210,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0171 TR 171 over Starucca Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 0171 TR 171 over Starucca 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0171 TR 171 over Starucca Creek carry?

About 678 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 0171 TR 171 over Starucca Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns SR 0171 TR 171 over Starucca Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.