FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SR 3018

Carrying SR 3018 over PAXTON CREEK

HARRISBURG, Dauphin, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
40 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SR 3018

The SR 3018 bridge in Dauphin, Pennsylvania carries SR 3018 over PAXTON CREEK. It was built in 2018, making it 8 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 22.6 meters (74 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,810 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 40.2 metric tons.

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

How SR 3018 compares

▲ 0.9
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Top 40%
Higher load rating than 60% of Pennsylvania bridges
283
Bridges in Dauphin · 19 in Poor condition
SR 3018 40.2 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
80.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
13.0
Essentiality /15
12.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
40.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2018
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
22.6 m (74 ft)
Deck Width
17.4 m (57 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
7,810 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000055928

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 8/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SR 3018 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 3018 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 3018?

SR 3018 in Dauphin, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SR 3018 inspected?

SR 3018'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 7,810 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR 3018 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 3018?

SR 3018 has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SR 3018?

SR 3018 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SR 3018 and does age affect safety?

SR 3018 was built in 2018, making it 8 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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