US Bridges

Water Company RD over Trib to Wiconisco Creek

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · Water Company Road Bridge · Structure no. 000000000057543

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Water Company RD over Trib to Wiconisco Creek is a steel culvert carrying Water Company RD over Trib to Wiconisco Creek in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWater Company RD
CrossesTrib to Wiconisco Creek
LocationWater Company Road Bridge
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.53673, -76.91056
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107 US tons
Inventory rating82 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2021)
Projected traffic100 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Water Company RD over Trib to Wiconisco Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Water Company RD over Trib to Wiconisco Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Water Company RD over Trib to Wiconisco Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Water Company RD over Trib to Wiconisco Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Water Company RD over Trib to Wiconisco Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.