US Bridges

US 209; SR 0209 over Wiconisco Creek

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · 3 Mi.E. of E-Ville · Structure no. 000000000014306

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,491
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 209; SR 0209 over Wiconisco Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 209; SR 0209 over Wiconisco Creek in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 84 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 3,491 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,846 by 2032. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 209; SR 0209
CrossesWiconisco Creek
Location3 Mi.E. of E-Ville
RouteU.S. Route 209
CountyDauphin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.54635, -76.86326
Functional classRural 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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,491 (2023)
Projected traffic4,846 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$157,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 209; SR 0209 over Wiconisco Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is US 209; SR 0209 over Wiconisco 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 209; SR 0209 over Wiconisco Creek carry?

About 3,491 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 209; SR 0209 over Wiconisco Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 209; SR 0209 over Wiconisco Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.