US Bridges

SR 3017 over Thomas Creek

PoorPosted for load

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania · Sprngvle Twp .4 M E TR 29 · Structure no. 000000000032611

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3017 over Thomas Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 3017 over Thomas Creek in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3017
CrossesThomas Creek
LocationSprngvle Twp .4 M E TR 29
RouteState Highway 0
CountySusquehanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.67517, -75.91514
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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2024)
Projected traffic450 by 2032
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$254,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3017 over Thomas Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3017 over Thomas 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3017 over Thomas Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR 3017 over Thomas Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3017 over Thomas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.