Potato Valley Rd. over Fishing Creek
GoodDauphin County, Pennsylvania · 2 NE Ft Hunter/Fishing CR · Structure no. 000000000067611
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 431
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Potato Valley Rd. over Fishing Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Potato Valley Rd. over Fishing Creek in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 431 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Potato Valley Rd. over Fishing Creek built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is Potato Valley Rd. over Fishing 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Potato Valley Rd. over Fishing Creek carry?
About 431 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Potato Valley Rd. over Fishing Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Potato Valley Rd. over Fishing Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.