Maclay Street over Paxton Creek
FairDauphin County, Pennsylvania · Maclay ST in Harrisburg · Structure no. 000000000014559
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 26,315
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Maclay Street over Paxton Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Maclay Street over Paxton Creek in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 26,315 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,248 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Maclay Street over Paxton Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Maclay Street 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Maclay Street over Paxton Creek carry?
About 26,315 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Maclay Street over Paxton Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns Maclay Street over Paxton Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.