SR 2011 Bachville over Branch of Spring Creek
PoorDauphin County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi.S. of Hershey · Structure no. 000000000014477
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,985
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 2011 Bachville over Branch of Spring Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2011 Bachville over Branch of Spring Creek in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,985 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,762 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 2011 Bachville over Branch of Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 2011 Bachville over Branch of Spring Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does SR 2011 Bachville over Branch of Spring Creek carry?
About 1,985 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SR 2011 Bachville over Branch of Spring Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SR 2011 Bachville over Branch of Spring Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.