US Bridges

Hertzler RD T-303 over Lynch Run

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · 0.6 MI SW of SR 0230 · Structure no. 000000000014673

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hertzler RD T-303 over Lynch Run is a concrete culvert carrying Hertzler RD T-303 over Lynch Run in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 6 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHertzler RD T-303
CrossesLynch Run
Location0.6 MI SW of SR 0230
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.16643, -76.6611
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2021)
Projected traffic300 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Hertzler RD T-303 over Lynch Run built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hertzler RD T-303 over Lynch Run 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Hertzler RD T-303 over Lynch Run carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hertzler RD T-303 over Lynch Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Hertzler RD T-303 over Lynch Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.