US Bridges

Mulberry ST Harri over Paxton Creek

Poor

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · N Side State St/Paxton CR · Structure no. 000000000014737

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mulberry ST Harri over Paxton Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mulberry ST Harri over Paxton Creek in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 25 ft wide.

CarriesMulberry ST Harri
CrossesPaxton Creek
LocationN Side State St/Paxton CR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.26154, -76.87389
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2023)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$30,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mulberry ST Harri over Paxton Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mulberry ST Harri 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 ST Harri over Paxton Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mulberry ST Harri over Paxton Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Mulberry ST Harri over Paxton Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.