US Bridges

T324 Sand Bank RD over Yellow Breeches Creek

Good

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 MI Sse Walnut Bottom · Structure no. 000000000070445

Built
1901
124 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T324 Sand Bank RD over Yellow Breeches Creek is a concrete slab carrying T324 Sand Bank RD over Yellow Breeches Creek in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1901, so it is 124 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesT324 Sand Bank RD
CrossesYellow Breeches Creek
Location1.5 MI Sse Walnut Bottom
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.05025, -77.42453
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic250 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T324 Sand Bank RD over Yellow Breeches Creek built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025.

What condition is T324 Sand Bank 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does T324 Sand Bank RD over Yellow Breeches Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is T324 Sand Bank RD over Yellow Breeches Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns T324 Sand Bank RD over Yellow Breeches Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.