Kohn Road T-431 over Paxton Creek
PoorPosted for loadDauphin County, Pennsylvania · .6 NW 81 &prog.Ave Pxtcrk · Structure no. 000000000014631
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kohn Road T-431 over Paxton Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kohn Road T-431 over Paxton Creek in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kohn Road T-431 over Paxton Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kohn Road T-431 over Paxton 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Kohn Road T-431 over Paxton Creek carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Kohn Road T-431 over Paxton Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Kohn Road T-431 over Paxton Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.