US Bridges

SR 3012 West Spans over Susquehanna River (west)

Poor

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · City of Harrisburg · Structure no. 000000000014529

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,420 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
11,556
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3012 West Spans over Susquehanna River (west) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3012 West Spans over Susquehanna River (west) in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 97 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 11,556 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,508 by 2040. The structure is 1,420 ft (432.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 3012 West Spans
CrossesSusquehanna River (west)
LocationCity of Harrisburg
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.25172, -76.88937
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,420 ft (432.8 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,556 (2024)
Projected traffic16,508 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$11.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3012 West Spans over Susquehanna River (west) built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is SR 3012 West Spans over Susquehanna River (west) 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 3012 West Spans over Susquehanna River (west) carry?

About 11,556 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 3012 West Spans over Susquehanna River (west)?

The structure is 1,420 ft (432.8 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3012 West Spans over Susquehanna River (west)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.