Powells Valley RD over Rattling Creek
GoodDauphin County, Pennsylvania · .5 Mi. S. of Lykens · Structure no. 000000000014603
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 97 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 372
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Powells Valley RD over Rattling Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Powells Valley RD over Rattling Creek in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 51 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 372 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 432 by 2032. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Powells Valley RD over Rattling Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is Powells Valley RD over Rattling Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Powells Valley RD over Rattling Creek carry?
About 372 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Powells Valley RD over Rattling Creek?
The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Powells Valley RD over Rattling Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.