US Bridges

Greenlane Drive over Yellow Breeches Creek

FairPosted for load

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · N.Grn Lane Farm/Yel.Brch. · Structure no. 000000000014041

Built
1889
136 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
133 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,808
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenlane Drive over Yellow Breeches Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron truss - thru carrying Greenlane Drive over Yellow Breeches Creek in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1889, so it is 136 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,808 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,745 by 2043. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGreenlane Drive
CrossesYellow Breeches Creek
LocationN.Grn Lane Farm/Yel.Brch.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.22463, -76.89811
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,808 (2023)
Projected traffic3,745 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$899,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Greenlane Drive over Yellow Breeches Creek built?

It was built in 1889, making it 136 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greenlane Drive 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Greenlane Drive over Yellow Breeches Creek carry?

About 2,808 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Greenlane Drive over Yellow Breeches Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Greenlane Drive over Yellow Breeches Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.