Bastian RD T-546 over Armstrong Creek
FairDauphin County, Pennsylvania · 3.5S E-Ville/Armstrong CR · Structure no. 000000000014668
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bastian RD T-546 over Armstrong Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bastian RD T-546 over Armstrong Creek in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 5 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Bastian RD T-546 over Armstrong Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is Bastian RD T-546 over Armstrong 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Bastian RD T-546 over Armstrong Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Bastian RD T-546 over Armstrong Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Bastian RD T-546 over Armstrong Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.