Pa 147; S.River RD over Powells Creek
PoorDauphin County, Pennsylvania · Quarter MI S of Inglenook · Structure no. 000000000014291
- Built
- 1860
- 165 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 80 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,935
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 147; S.River RD over Powells Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Pa 147; S.River RD over Powells Creek in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1860, so it is 165 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 6,935 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,276 by 2032. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 147; S.River RD over Powells Creek built?
It was built in 1860, making it 165 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pa 147; S.River RD over Powells Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Pa 147; S.River RD over Powells Creek carry?
About 6,935 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Pa 147; S.River RD over Powells Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 147; S.River RD over Powells Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.