US 209; SR 0209 over Wiconisco Creek
PoorDauphin County, Pennsylvania · Lykens Boro Line West · Structure no. 000000000014310
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,740
- 2023 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 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 4 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 5,740 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,125 by 2032. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 US 209; SR 0209 over Wiconisco Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 209; SR 0209 over Wiconisco 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US 209; SR 0209 over Wiconisco Creek carry?
About 5,740 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US 209; SR 0209 over Wiconisco Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 209; SR 0209 over Wiconisco Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.