US Bridges

US 209; SR 0209 over Wiconisco Creek

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · Loyalton · Structure no. 000000000014309

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,677
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 209; SR 0209 over Wiconisco Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 209; SR 0209 over Wiconisco Creek in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 8,677 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,116 by 2032. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 209; SR 0209
CrossesWiconisco Creek
LocationLoyalton
RouteU.S. Route 209
CountyDauphin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.56886, -76.76471
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,677 (2024)
Projected traffic12,116 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

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 8,677 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

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

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 209; SR 0209 over Wiconisco Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.