US Bridges

SR 3012 East Spans over Susquehanna River (east)

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · City of Harrisburg · Structure no. 000000000014531

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
1,415 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
11,556
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3012 East Spans over Susquehanna River (east) is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 3012 East Spans over Susquehanna River (east) in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1928, 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 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 11,556 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,508 by 2040. The structure is 1,415 ft (431.3 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 3012 East Spans
CrossesSusquehanna River (east)
LocationCity of Harrisburg
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.25663, -76.88467
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadUnknown
Structure length1,415 ft (431.3 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3012 East Spans over Susquehanna River (east) built?

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

What condition is SR 3012 East Spans over Susquehanna River (east) 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3012 East Spans over Susquehanna River (east) carry?

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

How long is SR 3012 East Spans over Susquehanna River (east)?

The structure is 1,415 ft (431.3 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3012 East Spans over Susquehanna River (east)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.