US Bridges

US 209; SR 0209 over Wiconisco Creek

Good

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mi.E. of Williamstown · Structure no. 000000000046867

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
134 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,158
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 209; SR 0209 over Wiconisco Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 209; SR 0209 over Wiconisco Creek in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 4,158 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,441 by 2032. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 209; SR 0209
CrossesWiconisco Creek
Location1.5 Mi.E. of Williamstown
RouteU.S. Route 209
CountyDauphin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.58279, -76.58419
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,158 (2023)
Projected traffic5,441 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 209; SR 0209 over Wiconisco Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 209; SR 0209 over Wiconisco 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 209; SR 0209 over Wiconisco Creek carry?

About 4,158 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 209; SR 0209 over Wiconisco Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 209; SR 0209 over Wiconisco Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.