US Bridges

SR 1006 Rakers Mil over Wiconisco Creek

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI S Berrysburg · Structure no. 000000000014425

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
246
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1006 Rakers Mil over Wiconisco Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1006 Rakers Mil over Wiconisco Creek in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 63 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 246 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 472 by 2032. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1006 Rakers Mil
CrossesWiconisco Creek
Location2 MI S Berrysburg
RouteState Highway 0
CountyDauphin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.57966, -76.79941
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic246 (2023)
Projected traffic472 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$797,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1006 Rakers Mil over Wiconisco Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is SR 1006 Rakers Mil over Wiconisco 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1006 Rakers Mil over Wiconisco Creek carry?

About 246 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 1006 Rakers Mil over Wiconisco Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1006 Rakers Mil over Wiconisco Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.