Edward Street over Rattling Creek
FairDauphin County, Pennsylvania · S.Border Lykens/Rattling · Structure no. 000000000014750
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 84 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Edward Street over Rattling Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Edward Street over Rattling Creek in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 44 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2041. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Edward Street over Rattling Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is Edward Street over Rattling 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Edward Street over Rattling Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Edward Street over Rattling Creek?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Edward Street over Rattling Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.