Pa 443; SR 0443 over Fishing Creek
GoodDauphin County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi. S.E. Dauphin · Structure no. 000000000014399
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,696
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 443; SR 0443 over Fishing Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 443; SR 0443 over Fishing Creek in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 57 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,696 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,812 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 443; SR 0443 over Fishing Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is Pa 443; SR 0443 over Fishing Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2022.
How much traffic does Pa 443; SR 0443 over Fishing Creek carry?
About 1,696 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Pa 443; SR 0443 over Fishing Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 443; SR 0443 over Fishing Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.