Rummel Road T-538 over Powell Creek
FairDauphin County, Pennsylvania · 2000 Ft SE of SR 4013 · Structure no. 000000000014719
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rummel Road T-538 over Powell Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rummel Road T-538 over Powell Creek in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 50 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2038. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rummel Road T-538 over Powell Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is Rummel Road T-538 over Powell 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 Rummel Road T-538 over Powell Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Rummel Road T-538 over Powell Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Rummel Road T-538 over Powell Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.