US Bridges

SR 3009 over Fishing Creek

Poor

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi. S. of Dauphin · Structure no. 000000000014525

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1923
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,944
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3009 over Fishing Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying SR 3009 over Fishing Creek in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1923, so it is 115 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 7,944 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,388 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3009
CrossesFishing Creek
Location1 Mi. S. of Dauphin
RouteState Highway 0
CountyDauphin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.3432, -76.90986
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
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,944 (2023)
Projected traffic13,388 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$832,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3009 over Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1923.

What condition is SR 3009 over Fishing 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3009 over Fishing Creek carry?

About 7,944 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 3009 over Fishing Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3009 over Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.