US Bridges

SR 2017 over Norfolk Southern RR

PoorClosed to traffic

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania · Hop Bottom Bo .5M S TR 11 · Structure no. 000000000032500

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
82
2024 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

SR 2017 over Norfolk Southern RR is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 2017 over Norfolk Southern RR in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 1 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 82 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2032. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2017
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
LocationHop Bottom Bo .5M S TR 11
RouteState Highway 0
CountySusquehanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.69558, -75.76847
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
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82 (2024)
Projected traffic156 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$302,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2017 over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2017 over Norfolk Southern RR 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2017 over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 82 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 2017 over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2017 over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the Railroad.