US Bridges

SR 0217 over NS R/R Access RD

Good

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · 4.0 MI N from SR 0030 · Structure no. 000000000053655

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
405 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,791
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0217 over NS R/R Access RD is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0217 over NS R/R Access RD in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 6,791 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,592 by 2036. The structure is 405 ft (123.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0217
CrossesNS R/R Access RD
Location4.0 MI N from SR 0030
RouteState Highway 217
CountyWestmoreland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.33244, -79.30113
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length405 ft (123.4 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,791 (2024)
Projected traffic8,592 by 2036
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0217 over NS R/R Access RD built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0217 over NS R/R Access RD 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 2021.

How much traffic does SR 0217 over NS R/R Access RD carry?

About 6,791 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 0217 over NS R/R Access RD?

The structure is 405 ft (123.4 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0217 over NS R/R Access RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.