US Bridges

SR 3024 Locust Ln. over Trib to Beaver Creek

Poor

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · 3 Mi. S. Linglestown · Structure no. 000000000014560

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,558
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3024 Locust Ln. over Trib to Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3024 Locust Ln. over Trib to Beaver Creek in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 3 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 6,558 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,236 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 3024 Locust Ln.
CrossesTrib to Beaver Creek
Location3 Mi. S. Linglestown
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.2956, -76.7684
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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,558 (2023)
Projected traffic8,236 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3024 Locust Ln. over Trib to Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3024 Locust Ln. over Trib to Beaver 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3024 Locust Ln. over Trib to Beaver Creek carry?

About 6,558 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 3024 Locust Ln. over Trib to Beaver Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3024 Locust Ln. over Trib to Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.