US Bridges

Pa 225; SR 0225 over Wiconisco Creek

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI N E-Ville · Structure no. 000000000014320

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,973
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 225; SR 0225 over Wiconisco Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 225; SR 0225 over Wiconisco Creek in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 2,973 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,491 by 2032. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 225; SR 0225
CrossesWiconisco Creek
Location1 MI N E-Ville
RouteState Highway 225
CountyDauphin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.56115, -76.81257
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating58 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,973 (2024)
Projected traffic4,491 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 225; SR 0225 over Wiconisco Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 225; SR 0225 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 Pa 225; SR 0225 over Wiconisco Creek carry?

About 2,973 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pa 225; SR 0225 over Wiconisco Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 225; SR 0225 over Wiconisco Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.