US Bridges

Pa 230; SR 0230 over Spring Creek

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · Harrisburg City · Structure no. 000000000014326

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,955
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 230; SR 0230 over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 230; SR 0230 over Spring Creek in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 10,955 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,251 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 230; SR 0230
CrossesSpring Creek
LocationHarrisburg City
RouteState Highway 230
CountyDauphin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.2421, -76.85668
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,955 (2024)
Projected traffic17,251 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 230; SR 0230 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 230; SR 0230 over Spring 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 230; SR 0230 over Spring Creek carry?

About 10,955 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pa 230; SR 0230 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 230; SR 0230 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.