US Bridges

SR 1017 over Tunkhannock Creek

Fair

Wyoming County, Pennsylvania · Nicholson Bo 328 S TR 92 · Structure no. 000000000040953

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
357
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1017 over Tunkhannock Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1017 over Tunkhannock Creek in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 357 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 923 by 2032. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 1017
CrossesTunkhannock Creek
LocationNicholson Bo 328 S TR 92
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.61649, -75.79533
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic357 (2024)
Projected traffic923 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1017 over Tunkhannock Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1017 over Tunkhannock Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1017 over Tunkhannock Creek carry?

About 357 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 1017 over Tunkhannock Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1017 over Tunkhannock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.