US Bridges

SR 1014 Spectown R over Trib to Wiconisco Creek

Good

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · S.W. of Gratz · Structure no. 000000000014434

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,116
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1014 Spectown R over Trib to Wiconisco Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1014 Spectown R over Trib to Wiconisco Creek in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 75 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 2,116 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,052 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1014 Spectown R
CrossesTrib to Wiconisco Creek
LocationS.W. of Gratz
RouteState Highway 0
CountyDauphin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.59119, -76.75707
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,116 (2023)
Projected traffic3,052 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1014 Spectown R over Trib to Wiconisco Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is SR 1014 Spectown R over Trib to Wiconisco 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1014 Spectown R over Trib to Wiconisco Creek carry?

About 2,116 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 1014 Spectown R over Trib to Wiconisco Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1014 Spectown R over Trib to Wiconisco Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.