US Bridges

Bonnymeade Ave. over Spring Creek

Good

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · Sprg Crk Off Derry Street · Structure no. 000000000048289

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,920
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bonnymeade Ave. over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bonnymeade Ave. over Spring Creek 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 1,920 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,243 by 2039. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBonnymeade Ave.
CrossesSpring Creek
LocationSprg Crk Off Derry Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.26017, -76.82039
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,920 (2019)
Projected traffic2,243 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Bonnymeade Ave. over Spring Creek built?

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

What condition is Bonnymeade Ave. over Spring 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Bonnymeade Ave. over Spring Creek carry?

About 1,920 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bonnymeade Ave. over Spring Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Bonnymeade Ave. over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.