US Bridges

Pa 233; SR 0233 over Yellow Breeches Creek

Fair

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · South Fairview · Structure no. 000000000013737

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,137
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 233; SR 0233 over Yellow Breeches Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 233; SR 0233 over Yellow Breeches Creek in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 2,137 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,319 by 2032. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPa 233; SR 0233
CrossesYellow Breeches Creek
LocationSouth Fairview
RouteState Highway 233
Coordinates40.10478, -77.32731
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,137 (2024)
Projected traffic2,319 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 233; SR 0233 over Yellow Breeches Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 233; SR 0233 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 233; SR 0233 over Yellow Breeches Creek carry?

About 2,137 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Pa 233; SR 0233 over Yellow Breeches Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 233; SR 0233 over Yellow Breeches Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.