US Bridges

SR 8010;RP E-3 E-4 over Paxton Street

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi. E. of Hbg. · Structure no. 000000000014771

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,113
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 8010;RP E-3 E-4 over Paxton Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 8010;RP E-3 E-4 over Paxton Street in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 55 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 6,113 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,333 by 2045. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 8010;RP E-3 E-4
CrossesPaxton Street
Location2 Mi. E. of Hbg.
RouteState Highway 0
CountyDauphin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.25443, -76.80007
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,113 (2024)
Projected traffic7,333 by 2045
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$624,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 8010;RP E-3 E-4 over Paxton Street built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is SR 8010;RP E-3 E-4 over Paxton Street 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does SR 8010;RP E-3 E-4 over Paxton Street carry?

About 6,113 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 8010;RP E-3 E-4 over Paxton Street?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns SR 8010;RP E-3 E-4 over Paxton Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.