Kessler Road T-556 over Little Wiconisco CR
FairDauphin County, Pennsylvania · Kessler Road 2 MI W Berry · Structure no. 000000000039971
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kessler Road T-556 over Little Wiconisco CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kessler Road T-556 over Little Wiconisco CR in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Kessler Road T-556 over Little Wiconisco CR built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kessler Road T-556 over Little Wiconisco CR 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 2023.
How much traffic does Kessler Road T-556 over Little Wiconisco CR carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Kessler Road T-556 over Little Wiconisco CR?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Kessler Road T-556 over Little Wiconisco CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.