US Bridges

SR 2042;TWP RD 337 over SR 3032

Poor

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mi. N. Highspire · Structure no. 000000000014566

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
250 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,003
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2042;TWP RD 337 over SR 3032 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2042;TWP RD 337 over SR 3032 in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 3,003 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,243 by 2044. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2042;TWP RD 337
CrossesSR 3032
Location1.5 Mi. N. Highspire
RouteState Highway 0
CountyDauphin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.22155, -76.75644
Functional classUrban Local

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,003 (2024)
Projected traffic3,243 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2042;TWP RD 337 over SR 3032 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2042;TWP RD 337 over SR 3032 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 2042;TWP RD 337 over SR 3032 carry?

About 3,003 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 2042;TWP RD 337 over SR 3032?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2042;TWP RD 337 over SR 3032?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.