T-538 Race Street over Yellow Breeches Creek
PoorPosted for loadCumberland County, Pennsylvania · .4SE Boil Sprng/Yell.Brch · Structure no. 000000000014099
- Built
- 1854
- 171 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 104 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,158
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-538 Race Street over Yellow Breeches Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying T-538 Race Street over Yellow Breeches Creek in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1854, so it is 171 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,158 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,326 by 2039. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-538 Race Street over Yellow Breeches Creek built?
It was built in 1854, making it 171 years old in 2025.
What condition is T-538 Race Street 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does T-538 Race Street over Yellow Breeches Creek carry?
About 1,158 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is T-538 Race Street over Yellow Breeches Creek?
The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns T-538 Race Street over Yellow Breeches Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.