Pa 443; SR 0443 over Norfolk Southern RR
FairDauphin County, Pennsylvania · Fort Hunter · Structure no. 000000000014397
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 161 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,672
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 443; SR 0443 over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 443; SR 0443 over Norfolk Southern RR in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 48 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 1,672 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,803 by 2032. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 443; SR 0443 over Norfolk Southern RR built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is Pa 443; SR 0443 over Norfolk Southern RR 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 2022.
How much traffic does Pa 443; SR 0443 over Norfolk Southern RR carry?
About 1,672 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Pa 443; SR 0443 over Norfolk Southern RR?
The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 443; SR 0443 over Norfolk Southern RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.