Wildwood Park DR over Paxton Creek
FairDauphin County, Pennsylvania · Hacc Entrance · Structure no. 000000000014744
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 74 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wildwood Park DR over Paxton Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wildwood Park DR over Paxton Creek in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 5 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,960 by 2044. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Wildwood Park DR over Paxton Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wildwood Park DR 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 Wildwood Park DR over Paxton Creek carry?
About 2,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is Wildwood Park DR over Paxton Creek?
The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Wildwood Park DR over Paxton Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.