US Bridges

2004 S. Market ST over Yellow Breeches Creek

Fair

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · Bowmansdale · Structure no. 000000000013875

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
324 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,123
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

2004 S. Market ST over Yellow Breeches Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 2004 S. Market ST over Yellow Breeches Creek in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 64 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 6,123 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,925 by 2032. The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries2004 S. Market ST
CrossesYellow Breeches Creek
LocationBowmansdale
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.16408, -76.97659
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length324 ft (98.8 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,123 (2024)
Projected traffic7,925 by 2032
Trucks4%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2004 S. Market ST over Yellow Breeches Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is 2004 S. Market ST 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 2004 S. Market ST over Yellow Breeches Creek carry?

About 6,123 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 2004 S. Market ST over Yellow Breeches Creek?

The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 2004 S. Market ST over Yellow Breeches Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.