US Bridges

SR 0217 over Saxman Run

Fair

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Derry Township · Structure no. 000000000036158

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,030
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0217 over Saxman Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR 0217 over Saxman Run in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 6 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 8,030 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,704 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0217
CrossesSaxman Run
LocationDerry Township
RouteState Highway 217
CountyWestmoreland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.32139, -79.31877
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,030 (2023)
Projected traffic11,704 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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$265,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0217 over Saxman Run built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0217 over Saxman 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0217 over Saxman Run carry?

About 8,030 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 0217 over Saxman Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0217 over Saxman Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.