US Bridges

SR 2012 over NS Railroad

PoorClosed to traffic

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · .5 Mi. N. of Hershey · Structure no. 000000000014481

Built
1917
108 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,042
2024 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

SR 2012 over NS Railroad is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying SR 2012 over NS Railroad in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 2,042 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,160 by 2032. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2012
CrossesNS Railroad
Location.5 Mi. N. of Hershey
RouteState Highway 0
CountyDauphin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.2995, -76.6385
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,042 (2024)
Projected traffic4,160 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2012 over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2012 over NS Railroad 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 2012 over NS Railroad carry?

About 2,042 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 2012 over NS Railroad?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2012 over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the Railroad.