FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

UNDER STATE ST-HAR

Carrying UNDER STATE ST-HAR over PAXTON CREEK

PXTN C/UNDER STATE ST/HBG, Dauphin, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: UNDER STATE ST-HAR

The UNDER STATE ST-HAR bridge in Dauphin, Pennsylvania carries UNDER STATE ST-HAR over PAXTON CREEK. It was built in 1940, making it 86 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 11.3 meters (37 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 200 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 31.8 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How UNDER STATE ST-HAR compares

▼ 7.5
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Bottom 20%
Lower load rating than 80% of Pennsylvania bridges
283
Bridges in Dauphin · 19 in Poor condition
UNDER STATE ST-HAR 31.8 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
72.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
29.8
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
31.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1940
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
11.3 m (37 ft)
Deck Width
36.5 m (120 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
200 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000014739

Condition Analysis

  • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.

How to read this record

UNDER STATE ST-HAR is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare UNDER STATE ST-HAR 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 UNDER STATE ST-HAR?

UNDER STATE ST-HAR in Dauphin, Pennsylvania, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is UNDER STATE ST-HAR inspected?

UNDER STATE ST-HAR'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 200 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. UNDER STATE ST-HAR is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for UNDER STATE ST-HAR?

UNDER STATE ST-HAR has an NBI inventory load rating of 31.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining UNDER STATE ST-HAR?

UNDER STATE ST-HAR is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is UNDER STATE ST-HAR and does age affect safety?

UNDER STATE ST-HAR was built in 1940, making it 86 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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