Ridge Rd. T-563 over Armstrong Creek
GoodDauphin County, Pennsylvania · .6E Hlfx/Urich Sch/Armstr · Structure no. 000000000040631
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ridge Rd. T-563 over Armstrong Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ridge Rd. T-563 over Armstrong Creek in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ridge Rd. T-563 over Armstrong Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ridge Rd. T-563 over Armstrong Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Ridge Rd. T-563 over Armstrong Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Ridge Rd. T-563 over Armstrong Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Ridge Rd. T-563 over Armstrong Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.