US Bridges

SR 3012 over Spring Creek

Poor

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · Derry Street-Paxtang · Structure no. 000000000014534

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,239
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3012 over Spring Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 3012 over Spring Creek in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 14,239 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,815 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3012
CrossesSpring Creek
LocationDerry Street-Paxtang
RouteState Highway 0
CountyDauphin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.2585, -76.82584
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,239 (2024)
Projected traffic17,815 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$971,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3012 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3012 over Spring 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does SR 3012 over Spring Creek carry?

About 14,239 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 3012 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3012 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.