US Bridges

SR 0171 TR 171 over Central New York RR

Fair

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania · Great Bend Tp .3 M E I-81 · Structure no. 000000000032287

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,229
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0171 TR 171 over Central New York RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0171 TR 171 over Central New York RR in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 66 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 2,229 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,468 by 2032. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0171 TR 171
CrossesCentral New York RR
LocationGreat Bend Tp .3 M E I-81
RouteState Highway 171
CountySusquehanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.96963, -75.73471
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,229 (2024)
Projected traffic3,468 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$712,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0171 TR 171 over Central New York RR built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is SR 0171 TR 171 over Central New York RR 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0171 TR 171 over Central New York RR carry?

About 2,229 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 0171 TR 171 over Central New York RR?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0171 TR 171 over Central New York RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.