US Bridges

SR 4017 over Buckley Hollow Run

Fair

Tioga County, Pennsylvania · 3 MI North of Osceola · Structure no. 000000000033183

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
274
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4017 over Buckley Hollow Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4017 over Buckley Hollow Run in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 96 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 5 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 274 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 543 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4017
CrossesBuckley Hollow Run
Location3 MI North of Osceola
RouteState Highway 0
CountyTioga County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.99856, -77.39164
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic274 (2023)
Projected traffic543 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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$465,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4017 over Buckley Hollow Run built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is SR 4017 over Buckley Hollow 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4017 over Buckley Hollow Run carry?

About 274 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 4017 over Buckley Hollow Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4017 over Buckley Hollow Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.