Mulberry Street over Paxton Creek
PoorDauphin County, Pennsylvania · Paxton Cr/Mulberry St/Hbg · Structure no. 000000000014736
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mulberry Street over Paxton Creek is a concrete slab carrying Mulberry Street over Paxton Creek in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 18 ft wide.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Mulberry Street over Paxton Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mulberry 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Mulberry Street over Paxton Creek carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Mulberry Street over Paxton Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Mulberry Street over Paxton Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.