US Bridges

SR 3017 Utica Brg. over Over French Creek

Good

Venango County, Pennsylvania · Utica Borough · Structure no. 000000000041261

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
288 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
451
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3017 Utica Brg. over Over French Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3017 Utica Brg. over Over French Creek in Venango County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 451 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 744 by 2032. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesSR 3017 Utica Brg.
CrossesOver French Creek
LocationUtica Borough
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.43802, -79.95541
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length288 ft (87.8 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic451 (2024)
Projected traffic744 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3017 Utica Brg. over Over French Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3017 Utica Brg. over Over French Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2021.

How much traffic does SR 3017 Utica Brg. over Over French Creek carry?

About 451 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 3017 Utica Brg. over Over French Creek?

The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3017 Utica Brg. over Over French Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.