US Bridges

Pa 34; Holly Pk. over Yellow Breeches Creek

Fair

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · West of Mt. Holly Springs · Structure no. 000000000013620

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,302
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 34; Holly Pk. over Yellow Breeches Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 34; Holly Pk. over Yellow Breeches Creek in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6 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 11,302 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,032 by 2032. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesPa 34; Holly Pk.
CrossesYellow Breeches Creek
LocationWest of Mt. Holly Springs
RouteState Highway 34
Coordinates40.13568, -77.19497
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,302 (2024)
Projected traffic19,032 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$846,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 34; Holly Pk. over Yellow Breeches Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 34; Holly Pk. over Yellow Breeches 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 34; Holly Pk. over Yellow Breeches Creek carry?

About 11,302 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Pa 34; Holly Pk. over Yellow Breeches Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 34; Holly Pk. over Yellow Breeches Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.