US Bridges

SR 8037 NB over US11&15

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · 2 Miles N.Of Clarks Ferry · Structure no. 000000000014782

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
238
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 8037 NB over US11&15 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 8037 NB over US11&15 in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 66 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 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 238 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 251 by 2044. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 8037 NB
CrossesUS11&15
Location2 Miles N.Of Clarks Ferry
RouteState Highway 0
CountyDauphin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.42746, -77.00607
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic238 (2024)
Projected traffic251 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$109,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 8037 NB over US11&15 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is SR 8037 NB over US11&15 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 8037 NB over US11&15 carry?

About 238 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 8037 NB over US11&15?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 8037 NB over US11&15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.