Goose Valley RD T5 over Trib Paxton Creek
FairDauphin County, Pennsylvania · 1 SW Lnglstn/Tr Paxtn CR · Structure no. 000000000014685
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Goose Valley RD T5 over Trib Paxton Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Goose Valley RD T5 over Trib Paxton Creek in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Goose Valley RD T5 over Trib Paxton Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Goose Valley RD T5 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 Goose Valley RD T5 over Trib Paxton Creek carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Goose Valley RD T5 over Trib Paxton Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Goose Valley RD T5 over Trib Paxton Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.