Bishop Road T-612 over Yellow Breeches Creek
PoorClosed to trafficCumberland County, Pennsylvania · YORK#249/.5S Bowmansdale · Structure no. 000000000014048
- Built
- 1898
- 127 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 134 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 145
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bishop Road T-612 over Yellow Breeches Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron truss - thru carrying Bishop Road T-612 over Yellow Breeches Creek in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1898, so it is 127 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 145 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 193 by 2043. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bishop Road T-612 over Yellow Breeches Creek built?
It was built in 1898, making it 127 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bishop Road T-612 over Yellow Breeches Creek 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Bishop Road T-612 over Yellow Breeches Creek carry?
About 145 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Bishop Road T-612 over Yellow Breeches Creek?
The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Bishop Road T-612 over Yellow Breeches Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.