US Bridges

Pa 39; SR 0039 over Beaver Creek

Good

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI E Linglestown · Structure no. 000000000014205

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,933
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 39; SR 0039 over Beaver Creek is a concrete frame carrying Pa 39; SR 0039 over Beaver Creek in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 7,933 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,736 by 2032. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPa 39; SR 0039
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location1 MI E Linglestown
RouteState Highway 39
Coordinates40.35171, -76.76396
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,933 (2023)
Projected traffic9,736 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Pa 39; SR 0039 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 39; SR 0039 over Beaver Creek 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Pa 39; SR 0039 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 7,933 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pa 39; SR 0039 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 39; SR 0039 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.