US Bridges

Pa 443; SR 0443 over Manada Creek

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi. N. Shellsville · Structure no. 000000000014408

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,321
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 443; SR 0443 over Manada Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 443; SR 0443 over Manada Creek in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 85 years old, older 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 5 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 1,321 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,299 by 2032. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 443; SR 0443
CrossesManada Creek
Location2 Mi. N. Shellsville
RouteState Highway 443
CountyDauphin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.39447, -76.70954
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating95 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,321 (2024)
Projected traffic1,299 by 2032
Trucks5%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$449,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Pa 443; SR 0443 over Manada 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 Manada Creek carry?

About 1,321 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pa 443; SR 0443 over Manada Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 443; SR 0443 over Manada Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.