US Bridges

Spanglers Mill RD over Yellow Breeches Creek

Good

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · 0.6 MI South of SR 2017 · Structure no. 000000000053757

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
158 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,428
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spanglers Mill RD over Yellow Breeches Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Spanglers Mill RD over Yellow Breeches Creek in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,428 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,531 by 2032. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSpanglers Mill RD
CrossesYellow Breeches Creek
Location0.6 MI South of SR 2017
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.2122, -76.90665
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,428 (2024)
Projected traffic5,531 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spanglers Mill RD over Yellow Breeches Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spanglers Mill RD over Yellow Breeches Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Spanglers Mill RD over Yellow Breeches Creek carry?

About 4,428 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Spanglers Mill RD over Yellow Breeches Creek?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Spanglers Mill RD over Yellow Breeches Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).