US Bridges

T-518 Petersburg over Yellow Breeches Creek

Good

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · 1.7 W Boilg Sprg/Yel Brch · Structure no. 000000000068284

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
686
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-518 Petersburg over Yellow Breeches Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-518 Petersburg over Yellow Breeches Creek in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 686 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 783 by 2041. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT-518 Petersburg
CrossesYellow Breeches Creek
Location1.7 W Boilg Sprg/Yel Brch
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.14245, -77.15846
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic686 (2021)
Projected traffic783 by 2041
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
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 T-518 Petersburg over Yellow Breeches Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-518 Petersburg 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does T-518 Petersburg over Yellow Breeches Creek carry?

About 686 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is T-518 Petersburg over Yellow Breeches Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns T-518 Petersburg over Yellow Breeches Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.