US Bridges

Tourist Park Rd. over Gurdy Run

Good

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI N of Halifax Boro · Structure no. 000000000068558

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
309
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tourist Park Rd. over Gurdy Run is a concrete culvert carrying Tourist Park Rd. over Gurdy Run in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 309 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 454 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesTourist Park Rd.
CrossesGurdy Run
Location2 MI N of Halifax Boro
RouteState Highway 0
CountyDauphin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.49994, -76.93679
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic309 (2024)
Projected traffic454 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Tourist Park Rd. over Gurdy Run built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tourist Park Rd. over Gurdy Run 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Tourist Park Rd. over Gurdy Run carry?

About 309 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Tourist Park Rd. over Gurdy Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Tourist Park Rd. over Gurdy Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.