US Bridges

Dickinson SCH.T470 over Trib. Yellow Breeches CR

Fair

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · 1.8NE Montsera/Tr.Yel.Br. · Structure no. 000000000014056

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dickinson SCH.T470 over Trib. Yellow Breeches CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dickinson SCH.T470 over Trib. Yellow Breeches CR in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDickinson SCH.T470
CrossesTrib. Yellow Breeches CR
Location1.8NE Montsera/Tr.Yel.Br.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.11798, -77.24943
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 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 rating72 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic140 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dickinson SCH.T470 over Trib. Yellow Breeches CR built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dickinson SCH.T470 over Trib. Yellow Breeches CR 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 Dickinson SCH.T470 over Trib. Yellow Breeches CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dickinson SCH.T470 over Trib. Yellow Breeches CR?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Dickinson SCH.T470 over Trib. Yellow Breeches CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.