US Bridges

Roush Bridge T470 over Yellow Breeches Creek

Fair

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · 3W Mt.Holly Sprng/Yel.Br. · Structure no. 000000000014055

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
73
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roush Bridge T470 over Yellow Breeches Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Roush Bridge T470 over Yellow Breeches Creek in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 67 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 73 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 84 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRoush Bridge T470
CrossesYellow Breeches Creek
Location3W Mt.Holly Sprng/Yel.Br.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.11547, -77.24742
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73 (2023)
Projected traffic84 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$197,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roush Bridge T470 over Yellow Breeches Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Roush Bridge T470 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Roush Bridge T470 over Yellow Breeches Creek carry?

About 73 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Roush Bridge T470 over Yellow Breeches Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Roush Bridge T470 over Yellow Breeches Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.