US Bridges

SR 2017 over Over Carpenter Run

Fair

Tioga County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 MI SE of Blossburg · Structure no. 000000000033027

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
849
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2017 over Over Carpenter Run is a concrete slab carrying SR 2017 over Over Carpenter Run in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 88 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 849 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 714 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2017
CrossesOver Carpenter Run
Location1.5 MI SE of Blossburg
RouteState Highway 0
CountyTioga County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.64957, -77.03489
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic849 (2024)
Projected traffic714 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$79,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2017 over Over Carpenter Run built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is SR 2017 over Over Carpenter Run 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2017 over Over Carpenter Run carry?

About 849 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 2017 over Over Carpenter Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2017 over Over Carpenter Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.