US Bridges

Pa 325 SR 0325 over Clarks Creek

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · 3 Mi. N.E. Dauphin · Structure no. 000000000014377

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
853
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 325 SR 0325 over Clarks Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 325 SR 0325 over Clarks Creek in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 84 years old, older 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 853 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2032. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 325 SR 0325
CrossesClarks Creek
Location3 Mi. N.E. Dauphin
RouteState Highway 325
CountyDauphin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.40406, -76.91206
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic853 (2024)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$804,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 325 SR 0325 over Clarks Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Pa 325 SR 0325 over Clarks 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Pa 325 SR 0325 over Clarks Creek carry?

About 853 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Pa 325 SR 0325 over Clarks Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 325 SR 0325 over Clarks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.