Pennsylvania Route 917
Encyclopedia
Pennsylvania Route 917 is a 11.15 miles (17.9 km) long state highway
located in Washington
county in Pennsylvania
. The southern terminus is at US 40
in North Bethlehem Township
. The northern terminus is at PA 136
in Fallowfield Township
.
in North Bethlehem Township
, heading east on two-lane undivided Bull Run Road. The road heads through forests before entering Cokeburg
, where it passes through wooded areas of homes in the southern part of town. Upon leaving Cokeburg, the route heads into Somerset Township
and runs through a mix of farmland and woods, passing under a Norfolk Southern railroad line. PA 917 heads into Ellsworth
and becomes South Main Street, making a turn north into areas of homes and businesses. The route progresses north through the town and becomes North Main Street. The road winds east into Bentleyville
, becoming Main Street. PA 917 curves to the north past more development and crosses the Norfolk Southern line into the commercial downtown. The route forks north onto Pittsburgh Road and passes homes before heading into wooded areas and coming to an interchange with I-70
. Past this interchange, the road crosses back into Somerset Township and heads into agricultural areas with some trees and residences. PA 917 turns northeast into more forested surroundings and enters Fallowfield Township
, becoming an unnamed road. The route continues north through more woodland with some residences, reaching its northern terminus at PA 136
in Ginger Hill
.
State highway
State highway, state road or state route can refer to one of three related concepts, two of them related to a state or provincial government in a country that is divided into states or provinces :#A...
located in Washington
Washington County, Pennsylvania
-Government and politics:As of November 2008, there are 152,534 registered voters in Washington County .* Democratic: 89,027 * Republican: 49,025 * Other Parties: 14,482...
county in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
. The southern terminus is at US 40
U.S. Route 40
U.S. Route 40 is an east–west United States highway. As with most routes whose numbers end in a zero, U.S. 40 once traversed the entire United States. It is one of the original 1920s U.S. Highways, and its first termini were San Francisco, California, and Atlantic City, New Jersey...
in North Bethlehem Township
North Bethlehem Township, Pennsylvania
North Bethlehem Township is a township in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,746 at the 2000 census. The residents of the township are part of the Bentworth School District with schools located in nearby Bentleyville and Ellsworth boroughs.-Geography:According to...
. The northern terminus is at PA 136
Pennsylvania Route 136
Pennsylvania Route 136 is a long state highway located in Washington, Allegheny, and Westmoreland counties in Pennsylvania. The western terminus is at US 40 & PA 18 in Washington...
in Fallowfield Township
Fallowfield Township, Pennsylvania
Fallowfield Township is a township in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 4,461 at the 2000 census.-Geography:...
.
Route description
PA 917 begins at an intersection with US 40U.S. Route 40 in Pennsylvania
U.S. Route 40 enters Pennsylvania at West Alexander. It closely parallels I-70 from West Virginia until it reaches Washington where it follows Jefferson Avenue and Maiden Street. In Washington, US 40 passes to the south of Washington & Jefferson College. Following Maiden Street out of town, the...
in North Bethlehem Township
North Bethlehem Township, Pennsylvania
North Bethlehem Township is a township in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,746 at the 2000 census. The residents of the township are part of the Bentworth School District with schools located in nearby Bentleyville and Ellsworth boroughs.-Geography:According to...
, heading east on two-lane undivided Bull Run Road. The road heads through forests before entering Cokeburg
Cokeburg, Pennsylvania
Cokeburg is a borough in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States, founded in 1902. The population was 705 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Cokeburg is located at ....
, where it passes through wooded areas of homes in the southern part of town. Upon leaving Cokeburg, the route heads into Somerset Township
Somerset Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania
Somerset Township is a township in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,701 at the 2000 census.-Geography:...
and runs through a mix of farmland and woods, passing under a Norfolk Southern railroad line. PA 917 heads into Ellsworth
Ellsworth, Pennsylvania
Ellsworth is a borough in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States.-Geography:Ellsworth is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it is water.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 1,083...
and becomes South Main Street, making a turn north into areas of homes and businesses. The route progresses north through the town and becomes North Main Street. The road winds east into Bentleyville
Bentleyville, Pennsylvania
Bentleyville is a borough in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,502 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Bentleyville is located at . U.S...
, becoming Main Street. PA 917 curves to the north past more development and crosses the Norfolk Southern line into the commercial downtown. The route forks north onto Pittsburgh Road and passes homes before heading into wooded areas and coming to an interchange with I-70
Interstate 70 in Pennsylvania
In the U.S. state of Pennsylvania, Interstate 70 runs east–west across the southwest part of the state serving the southern half of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. About half of the route is concurrent with Interstate 76 along the Pennsylvania Turnpike...
. Past this interchange, the road crosses back into Somerset Township and heads into agricultural areas with some trees and residences. PA 917 turns northeast into more forested surroundings and enters Fallowfield Township
Fallowfield Township, Pennsylvania
Fallowfield Township is a township in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 4,461 at the 2000 census.-Geography:...
, becoming an unnamed road. The route continues north through more woodland with some residences, reaching its northern terminus at PA 136
Pennsylvania Route 136
Pennsylvania Route 136 is a long state highway located in Washington, Allegheny, and Westmoreland counties in Pennsylvania. The western terminus is at US 40 & PA 18 in Washington...
in Ginger Hill
Ginger Hill, Pennsylvania
Ginger Hill, Pennsylvania is an unincorporated community in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States. it is home to the Ebenezer Covered Bridge....
.