SR 0171 TR 171 over Denton Creek
PoorSusquehanna County, Pennsylvania · Great Bend Twp Int SR1025 · Structure no. 000000000032283
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,229
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 0171 TR 171 over Denton Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0171 TR 171 over Denton Creek in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 79 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.
It carries about 2,229 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,468 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 0171 TR 171 over Denton Creek built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is SR 0171 TR 171 over Denton Creek 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does SR 0171 TR 171 over Denton Creek carry?
About 2,229 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR 0171 TR 171 over Denton Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns SR 0171 TR 171 over Denton Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.