Market Street over Paxton Creek
PoorDauphin County, Pennsylvania · Market St/ Paxton Crk · Structure no. 000000000014734
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 56 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Market Street over Paxton Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Market Street over Paxton Creek in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Market Street over Paxton Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.
What condition is Market Street 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Market Street over Paxton Creek carry?
About 8,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Market Street over Paxton Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.
Who owns Market Street over Paxton Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.