US Bridges

SR 0217 over Loyalhanna Creek

Good

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Derry Township · Structure no. 000000000036146

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,186
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0217 over Loyalhanna Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0217 over Loyalhanna Creek in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 65 years old, older 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 6,186 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,251 by 2032. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 0217
CrossesLoyalhanna Creek
LocationDerry Township
RouteState Highway 217
Coordinates40.29183, -79.3411
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,186 (2024)
Projected traffic9,251 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$383,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0217 over Loyalhanna Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is SR 0217 over Loyalhanna 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0217 over Loyalhanna Creek carry?

About 6,186 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 0217 over Loyalhanna Creek?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0217 over Loyalhanna Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.