US Bridges

Mulberry ST Ramp over S 10th ST Paxton Creek

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · Pxtn C/S 10th/MUL Rmp/Hbg · Structure no. 000000000014743

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
584 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mulberry ST Ramp over S 10th ST Paxton Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Mulberry ST Ramp over S 10th ST Paxton Creek in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2043. The structure is 584 ft (178 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMulberry ST Ramp
CrossesS 10th ST Paxton Creek
LocationPxtn C/S 10th/MUL Rmp/Hbg
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDauphin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.26143, -76.87387
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length584 ft (178 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2023)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mulberry ST Ramp over S 10th ST Paxton Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mulberry ST Ramp over S 10th ST 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 Mulberry ST Ramp over S 10th ST Paxton Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mulberry ST Ramp over S 10th ST Paxton Creek?

The structure is 584 ft (178 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mulberry ST Ramp over S 10th ST Paxton Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.