US Bridges

SR 4017 over W Br Dyberry Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Wayne County, Pennsylvania · Dyberry Twp .5M W SR 4007 · Structure no. 000000000035776

Built
1885
140 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4017 over W Br Dyberry Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying SR 4017 over W Br Dyberry Creek in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1885, so it is 140 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 1 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 22 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 22 by 2032. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesSR 4017
CrossesW Br Dyberry Creek
LocationDyberry Twp .5M W SR 4007
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.66314, -75.29797
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.
Superstructure1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Substructure1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2023)
Projected traffic22 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4017 over W Br Dyberry Creek built?

It was built in 1885, making it 140 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4017 over W Br Dyberry 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4017 over W Br Dyberry Creek carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 4017 over W Br Dyberry Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4017 over W Br Dyberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.