US Bridges

Allegheny Street over Susquehanna Street

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · 200 Ft NW of SR 0322 · Structure no. 000000000014158

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Allegheny Street over Susquehanna Street is a concrete tee beam carrying Allegheny Street over Susquehanna Street in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 years old, older 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 5 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 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAllegheny Street
CrossesSusquehanna Street
Location200 Ft NW of SR 0322
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.36554, -76.92919
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2021)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$322,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Allegheny Street over Susquehanna Street built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is Allegheny Street over Susquehanna Street 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Allegheny Street over Susquehanna Street carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Allegheny Street over Susquehanna Street?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Allegheny Street over Susquehanna Street?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.