SR 3009 Paxton ST over Norfolk Southern RR
PoorDauphin County, Pennsylvania · 2nd and Paxton Sts Hbg · Structure no. 000000000014516
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 177 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,893
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Railroad
- Railroad
About this bridge
SR 3009 Paxton ST over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying SR 3009 Paxton ST over Norfolk Southern RR in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 18,893 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,666 by 2032. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 56 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 3009 Paxton ST over Norfolk Southern RR built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 3009 Paxton ST over Norfolk Southern RR 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does SR 3009 Paxton ST over Norfolk Southern RR carry?
About 18,893 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SR 3009 Paxton ST over Norfolk Southern RR?
The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns SR 3009 Paxton ST over Norfolk Southern RR?
It is owned by the Railroad and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.