US Bridges

SR 3009 over Paxton Creek

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · Paxton ST Hbg · Structure no. 000000000014515

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,893
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3009 over Paxton Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 3009 over Paxton Creek in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 18,893 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,814 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3009
CrossesPaxton Creek
LocationPaxton ST Hbg
RouteState Highway 0
CountyDauphin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.2556, -76.87187
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,893 (2024)
Projected traffic67,814 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$399,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3009 over Paxton Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3009 over Paxton 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3009 over Paxton Creek carry?

About 18,893 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 3009 over Paxton Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3009 over Paxton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.