US Bridges

Crums Mill RD T432 over Paxton Creek

Poor

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · .3NW I/S 81&83/PAXTON CR · Structure no. 000000000014683

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crums Mill RD T432 over Paxton Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Crums Mill RD T432 over Paxton Creek in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 75 years old, older 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 4 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.

It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2039. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCrums Mill RD T432
CrossesPaxton Creek
Location.3NW I/S 81&83/PAXTON CR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.31457, -76.83912
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2019)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Crums Mill RD T432 over Paxton Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Crums Mill RD T432 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 Crums Mill RD T432 over Paxton Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Crums Mill RD T432 over Paxton Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Crums Mill RD T432 over Paxton Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.