US Bridges

SR 0217 over Mcgee Run

Poor

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Derry Borough · Structure no. 000000000036161

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,851
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0217 over Mcgee Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 0217 over Mcgee Run in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 4 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.

It carries about 4,851 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,478 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0217
CrossesMcgee Run
LocationDerry Borough
RouteState Highway 217
CountyWestmoreland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.33712, -79.30161
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,851 (2024)
Projected traffic8,478 by 2032
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$390,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0217 over Mcgee Run built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0217 over Mcgee Run 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0217 over Mcgee Run carry?

About 4,851 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 0217 over Mcgee Run?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0217 over Mcgee Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.