US Bridges

Baltimore RD over Bermudian Creek

Fair

Adams County, Pennsylvania · 1SE York Sprg/Bermudn Cr. · Structure no. 000000000000443

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
89 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baltimore RD over Bermudian Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Baltimore RD over Bermudian Creek in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2030. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBaltimore RD
CrossesBermudian Creek
Location1SE York Sprg/Bermudn Cr.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAdams County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.00105, -77.08776
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2009)
Projected traffic210 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$99,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Baltimore RD over Bermudian Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baltimore RD over Bermudian Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Baltimore RD over Bermudian Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Baltimore RD over Bermudian Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Baltimore RD over Bermudian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.