US Bridges

Pa 230; SR 0230 over Asylum Run

Poor

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · Harrisburg · Structure no. 000000000014323

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,619
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 230; SR 0230 over Asylum Run is a concrete slab carrying Pa 230; SR 0230 over Asylum Run in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 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 22,619 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,233 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPa 230; SR 0230
CrossesAsylum Run
LocationHarrisburg
RouteState Highway 230
Coordinates40.28165, -76.88055
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,619 (2024)
Projected traffic35,233 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$386,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 230; SR 0230 over Asylum Run built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 230; SR 0230 over Asylum Run 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Pa 230; SR 0230 over Asylum Run carry?

About 22,619 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pa 230; SR 0230 over Asylum Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 230; SR 0230 over Asylum Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.