US Bridges

Incinerator Drive over Spring Creek

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · Spring Cr/Incinor Dr/Hbg · Structure no. 000000000014731

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Incinerator Drive over Spring Creek is a concrete slab carrying Incinerator Drive over Spring Creek in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 71% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2043. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIncinerator Drive
CrossesSpring Creek
LocationSpring Cr/Incinor Dr/Hbg
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDauphin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.24284, -76.85716
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2023)
Projected traffic840 by 2043
Trucks71%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$218,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Incinerator Drive over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Incinerator Drive over Spring 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Incinerator Drive over Spring Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 71% are trucks.

How long is Incinerator Drive over Spring Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Incinerator Drive over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.