SR 3009
Carrying SR 3009 over PAXTON CREEK
PAXTON ST HBG, Dauphin, Pennsylvania
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SR 3009
The SR 3009 bridge in Dauphin, Pennsylvania carries SR 3009 over PAXTON CREEK. It was built in 1930, making it 96 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 12.5 meters (41 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 17,359 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 43.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SR 3009 compares
Live comparison across Pennsylvania.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1930
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 12.5 m (41 ft)
- Deck Width
- 24.5 m (80 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 17,359 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000014515
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SR 3009 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare SR 3009 against other structures in Dauphin and across Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for SR 3009?
SR 3009 in Dauphin, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SR 3009 inspected?
SR 3009's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 17,359 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR 3009 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SR 3009?
SR 3009 has an NBI inventory load rating of 43.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SR 3009?
SR 3009 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is SR 3009 and does age affect safety?
SR 3009 was built in 1930, making it 96 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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