US Bridges

Park Blvd. T-591 over Spring Creek

Good

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · SW Side Hershey Park · Structure no. 000000000053663

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,485
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Blvd. T-591 over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Park Blvd. T-591 over Spring Creek in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 6,485 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,477 by 2043. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPark Blvd. T-591
CrossesSpring Creek
LocationSW Side Hershey Park
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDauphin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.28421, -76.66323
Functional classRural 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,485 (2023)
Projected traffic7,477 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Park Blvd. T-591 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Blvd. T-591 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Park Blvd. T-591 over Spring Creek carry?

About 6,485 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Park Blvd. T-591 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Park Blvd. T-591 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.