US Bridges

Brinser ROAD;T490 over AMTRAK

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · SE Royalton/Amtrak RR · Structure no. 000000000014674

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brinser ROAD;T490 over AMTRAK is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Brinser ROAD;T490 over AMTRAK in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBrinser ROAD;T490
CrossesAMTRAK
LocationSE Royalton/Amtrak RR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDauphin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.16126, -76.68132
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic10 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Brinser ROAD;T490 over AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brinser ROAD;T490 over AMTRAK 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Brinser ROAD;T490 over AMTRAK carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Brinser ROAD;T490 over AMTRAK?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Brinser ROAD;T490 over AMTRAK?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the Town or Township Highway Agency.