US Bridges

T-601; Jonestown R over Beaver Creek

Good

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · 1 E Paxtonia/Beaver Crk · Structure no. 000000000056070

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,929
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-601; Jonestown R over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-601; Jonestown R over Beaver Creek in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 4,929 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,421 by 2041. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT-601; Jonestown R
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location1 E Paxtonia/Beaver Crk
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.3267, -76.76169
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,929 (2021)
Projected traffic5,421 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-601; Jonestown R over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-601; Jonestown R over Beaver 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 T-601; Jonestown R over Beaver Creek carry?

About 4,929 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is T-601; Jonestown R over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns T-601; Jonestown R over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.