US Bridges

SR 3016;FORSTER ST over US-11/15;SUSQUEHANNA Riv

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · City of Harrisburg · Structure no. 000000000014543

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
4,272 ft
25 main spans
Daily traffic
25,394
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3016;FORSTER ST over US-11/15;SUSQUEHANNA Riv is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying SR 3016;FORSTER ST over US-11/15;SUSQUEHANNA Riv in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 74 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 25,394 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,779 by 2039. The structure is 4,272 ft (1,302.1 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 3016;FORSTER ST
CrossesUS-11/15;SUSQUEHANNA Riv
LocationCity of Harrisburg
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.26266, -76.89758
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckClosed grating
Main spans25 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length4,272 ft (1,302.1 m)
Longest span166 ft (50.6 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.4 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,394 (2024)
Projected traffic37,779 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$24.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3016;FORSTER ST over US-11/15;SUSQUEHANNA Riv built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is SR 3016;FORSTER ST over US-11/15;SUSQUEHANNA Riv 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 3016;FORSTER ST over US-11/15;SUSQUEHANNA Riv carry?

About 25,394 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 3016;FORSTER ST over US-11/15;SUSQUEHANNA Riv?

The structure is 4,272 ft (1,302.1 m) long with a longest span of 166 ft (50.6 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3016;FORSTER ST over US-11/15;SUSQUEHANNA Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.