Under State St-Har over Paxton Creek
PoorClosed to trafficDauphin County, Pennsylvania · Pxtn C/Under State St/Hbg · Structure no. 000000000014739
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Other
- Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Under State St-Har over Paxton Creek is a concrete other carrying Under State St-Har 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Under State St-Har over Paxton Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Under State St-Har 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 Under State St-Har over Paxton Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is Under State St-Har over Paxton Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.
Who owns Under State St-Har over Paxton Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.