US Bridges

Pa 39; SR 0039 over Spring Creek

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · Hershey · Structure no. 000000000014209

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,312
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 39; SR 0039 over Spring Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Pa 39; SR 0039 over Spring Creek in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 71 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 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 20,312 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,636 by 2032. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 39; SR 0039
CrossesSpring Creek
LocationHershey
RouteState Highway 39
CountyDauphin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.28319, -76.67878
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width85 ft (26 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,312 (2024)
Projected traffic29,636 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Pa 39; SR 0039 over Spring 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 September 2024.

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

About 20,312 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

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

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 39; SR 0039 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.