US Bridges

SR 2017 over Over Tioga River

Poor

Tioga County, Pennsylvania · Boro of Blossburg · Structure no. 000000000033031

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
135 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,129
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2017 over Over Tioga River is a steel truss - thru carrying SR 2017 over Over Tioga River in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 92 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 4,129 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,589 by 2032. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 2017
CrossesOver Tioga River
LocationBoro of Blossburg
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.68267, -77.065
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,129 (2024)
Projected traffic4,589 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$399,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2017 over Over Tioga River built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is SR 2017 over Over Tioga River 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 2017 over Over Tioga River carry?

About 4,129 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 2017 over Over Tioga River?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2017 over Over Tioga River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.