US Bridges

Pa 443; SR 0443 over Fishing Creek

Good

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · 4.5 Mi. N.E. Ft. Hunter · Structure no. 000000000014403

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 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 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 59 ft (18 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesPa 443; SR 0443
CrossesFishing Creek
Location4.5 Mi. N.E. Ft. Hunter
RouteState Highway 443
Coordinates40.37468, -76.84126
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,696 (2024)
Projected traffic1,812 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 443; SR 0443 over Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

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 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 443; SR 0443 over Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.