US Bridges

Ramp C-C;sr 8001 over FR St.Sr 3009 Susq.River

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · N.End Wade Bridge · Structure no. 000000000014759

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
335 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,674
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp C-C;sr 8001 over FR St.Sr 3009 Susq.River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp C-C;sr 8001 over FR St.Sr 3009 Susq.River in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 53 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 3,674 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,266 by 2032. The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp C-C;sr 8001
CrossesFR St.Sr 3009 Susq.River
LocationN.End Wade Bridge
RouteState Highway 0
CountyDauphin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.31134, -76.90159
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length335 ft (102.1 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,674 (2024)
Projected traffic4,266 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$372,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp C-C;sr 8001 over FR St.Sr 3009 Susq.River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Ramp C-C;sr 8001 over FR St.Sr 3009 Susq.River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp C-C;sr 8001 over FR St.Sr 3009 Susq.River carry?

About 3,674 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ramp C-C;sr 8001 over FR St.Sr 3009 Susq.River?

The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp C-C;sr 8001 over FR St.Sr 3009 Susq.River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.