Bow Creek RD;T-612 over Bow Creek
FairDauphin County, Pennsylvania · Bow Creek Road · Structure no. 000000000041990
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bow Creek RD;T-612 over Bow Creek is a concrete slab carrying Bow Creek RD;T-612 over Bow Creek in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Bow Creek RD;T-612 over Bow Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bow Creek RD;T-612 over Bow Creek 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Bow Creek RD;T-612 over Bow Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Bow Creek RD;T-612 over Bow Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Bow Creek RD;T-612 over Bow Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.