US Bridges

SR 2019 Forge Rd. over Yellow Breeches

PoorPosted for load

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · 0.1 MI E of Lr 21014 · Structure no. 000000000013887

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
146 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,922
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2019 Forge Rd. over Yellow Breeches is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 2019 Forge Rd. over Yellow Breeches in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,922 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,953 by 2032. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2019 Forge Rd.
CrossesYellow Breeches
Location0.1 MI E of Lr 21014
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.17781, -76.9242
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,922 (2024)
Projected traffic1,953 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$178,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2019 Forge Rd. over Yellow Breeches built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2019 Forge Rd. over Yellow Breeches in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2019 Forge Rd. over Yellow Breeches carry?

About 1,922 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 2019 Forge Rd. over Yellow Breeches?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2019 Forge Rd. over Yellow Breeches?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.