US Bridges

Pa 341; Colebrook over Hoffer Creek

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · .5 Mi. E. Deodate · Structure no. 000000000014382

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,568
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 341; Colebrook over Hoffer Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 341; Colebrook over Hoffer Creek in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 1,568 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,014 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 341; Colebrook
CrossesHoffer Creek
Location.5 Mi. E. Deodate
RouteState Highway 341
CountyDauphin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.21509, -76.6056
Functional classRural Minor 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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,568 (2024)
Projected traffic2,014 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$64,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 341; Colebrook over Hoffer Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 341; Colebrook over Hoffer 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 341; Colebrook over Hoffer Creek carry?

About 1,568 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pa 341; Colebrook over Hoffer Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 341; Colebrook over Hoffer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.