US Bridges

Pa 743; SR 0743 over Norfolk Southern RR

Good

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · Hershey · Structure no. 000000000048088

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,564
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 743; SR 0743 over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 743; SR 0743 over Norfolk Southern RR in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 9,564 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,014 by 2032. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 743; SR 0743
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
LocationHershey
RouteState Highway 743
CountyDauphin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.2864, -76.6514
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,564 (2024)
Projected traffic15,014 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 743; SR 0743 over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 743; SR 0743 over Norfolk Southern RR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 743; SR 0743 over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 9,564 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pa 743; SR 0743 over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 743; SR 0743 over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.