US Bridges

Mulberry ST over SR 0230 AMTRAK Nsrc

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · Mulberry Street · Structure no. 000000000014532

Built
1909
116 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
1,601 ft
19 main spans
Daily traffic
8,140
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mulberry ST over SR 0230 AMTRAK Nsrc is a concrete arch - deck carrying Mulberry ST over SR 0230 AMTRAK Nsrc in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1909 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 116 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 8,140 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,110 by 2032. The structure is 1,601 ft (488 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMulberry ST
CrossesSR 0230 AMTRAK Nsrc
LocationMulberry Street
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.26068, -76.87678
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans19
Design loadHS 15
Structure length1,601 ft (488 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,140 (2024)
Projected traffic13,110 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$10.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mulberry ST over SR 0230 AMTRAK Nsrc built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Mulberry ST over SR 0230 AMTRAK Nsrc 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Mulberry ST over SR 0230 AMTRAK Nsrc carry?

About 8,140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mulberry ST over SR 0230 AMTRAK Nsrc?

The structure is 1,601 ft (488 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Mulberry ST over SR 0230 AMTRAK Nsrc?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.