US Bridges

Geraldine Dr. T302 over Trib. Paxton Creek

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 SW Lnglstn/Tr Pax CR · Structure no. 000000000014678

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Geraldine Dr. T302 over Trib. Paxton Creek is a concrete slab carrying Geraldine Dr. T302 over Trib. Paxton Creek in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesGeraldine Dr. T302
CrossesTrib. Paxton Creek
Location1.5 SW Lnglstn/Tr Pax CR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDauphin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.32323, -76.82124
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2021)
Projected traffic420 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Geraldine Dr. T302 over Trib. Paxton Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Geraldine Dr. T302 over Trib. Paxton 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 Geraldine Dr. T302 over Trib. Paxton Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Geraldine Dr. T302 over Trib. Paxton Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Geraldine Dr. T302 over Trib. Paxton Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.