Walnut ST over Paxton Creek
FairDauphin County, Pennsylvania · Paxton Cr/Walnut St/Hbg · Structure no. 000000000014742
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Walnut ST over Paxton Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Walnut ST over Paxton Creek in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 53 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Walnut ST over Paxton Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Walnut ST 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 Walnut ST over Paxton Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Walnut ST over Paxton Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns Walnut ST over Paxton Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.