US Bridges

Pa 441; SR 0441 over SR 8020 Ramp a

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi. N.E. Highspire · Structure no. 000000000014391

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
215 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,370
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 441; SR 0441 over SR 8020 Ramp a is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 441; SR 0441 over SR 8020 Ramp a in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 49 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 4,370 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,720 by 2044. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 441; SR 0441
CrossesSR 8020 Ramp a
Location2 Mi. N.E. Highspire
RouteState Highway 441
CountyDauphin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.22336, -76.7565
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,370 (2023)
Projected traffic4,720 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$757,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 441; SR 0441 over SR 8020 Ramp a built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Pa 441; SR 0441 over SR 8020 Ramp a 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 441; SR 0441 over SR 8020 Ramp a carry?

About 4,370 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pa 441; SR 0441 over SR 8020 Ramp a?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 441; SR 0441 over SR 8020 Ramp a?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.