Progress Ave over Paxton Creek
FairDauphin County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mi. N. Progress · Structure no. 000000000014541
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,780
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Progress Ave over Paxton Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Progress Ave over Paxton Creek in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 59 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 6 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 12,780 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,206 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Progress Ave over Paxton Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Progress Ave over Paxton Creek 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does Progress Ave over Paxton Creek carry?
About 12,780 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Progress Ave over Paxton Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.
Who owns Progress Ave over Paxton Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.