Beacon Hill Road over Yellow Breeches Creek
FairCumberland County, Pennsylvania · .4NEI83 &PTC#18/YELLW Br · Structure no. 000000000014042
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 225 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,446
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Beacon Hill Road over Yellow Breeches Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beacon Hill Road over Yellow Breeches Creek in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.
It carries about 1,446 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,928 by 2043. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Beacon Hill Road over Yellow Breeches Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Beacon Hill Road 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Beacon Hill Road over Yellow Breeches Creek carry?
About 1,446 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Beacon Hill Road over Yellow Breeches Creek?
The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns Beacon Hill Road over Yellow Breeches Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.