US Bridges

Hemlock St. over Paxton Creek

FairClosed to traffic

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · Paxton Cr/Hemlock St/Hbg · Structure no. 000000000014732

Built
1908
117 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hemlock St. over Paxton Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Hemlock St. over Paxton Creek in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1908, so it is 117 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 51 ft wide.

CarriesHemlock St.
CrossesPaxton Creek
LocationPaxton Cr/Hemlock St/Hbg
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.2519, -76.86842
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable 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 typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hemlock St. over Paxton Creek built?

It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hemlock St. over 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Hemlock St. over Paxton Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Hemlock St. over Paxton Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Hemlock St. over Paxton Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.