US Bridges

Pa 443; SR 0443 over Fishing Creek

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · 8 Mi. N.E. Ft.Hunter · Structure no. 000000000014406

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 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 concrete culvert 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 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 1,696 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,812 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPa 443; SR 0443
CrossesFishing Creek
Location8 Mi. N.E. Ft.Hunter
RouteState Highway 443
Coordinates40.38964, -76.78349
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 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 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 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 443; SR 0443 over Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.