US Bridges

Sycamore ST Harri over Paxton Creek

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · 400"WOFCAMERON/PAXTON · Structure no. 000000000014740

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sycamore ST Harri over Paxton Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Sycamore ST Harri over Paxton Creek in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 105 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.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSycamore ST Harri
CrossesPaxton Creek
Location400"WOFCAMERON/PAXTON
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDauphin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.25024, -76.86678
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$575,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sycamore ST Harri over Paxton Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

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

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sycamore ST Harri over Paxton Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Sycamore ST Harri over Paxton Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.