US Bridges

SR 2019 S.Nyes Rd. over Beaver Creek

Poor

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mi.N.W. Hummelstown · Structure no. 000000000014494

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,843
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2019 S.Nyes Rd. over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 2019 S.Nyes Rd. over Beaver Creek in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 3 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 12,843 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,861 by 2032. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 2019 S.Nyes Rd.
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location1.5 Mi.N.W. Hummelstown
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.2783, -76.74844
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating71 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,843 (2024)
Projected traffic13,861 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2019 S.Nyes Rd. over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2019 S.Nyes Rd. over Beaver 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2019 S.Nyes Rd. over Beaver Creek carry?

About 12,843 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 2019 S.Nyes Rd. over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2019 S.Nyes Rd. over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.