US Bridges

SR 2024;BUNKERHILL over Trib Little Beaver Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI E. of Martinsville · Structure no. 000000000021569

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
958
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2024;BUNKERHILL over Trib Little Beaver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2024;BUNKERHILL over Trib Little Beaver Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 87 years old, older 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 5 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 958 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,358 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 2024;BUNKERHILL
CrossesTrib Little Beaver Creek
Location1 MI E. of Martinsville
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.95324, -76.18846
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic958 (2024)
Projected traffic1,358 by 2032
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$334,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2024;BUNKERHILL over Trib Little Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is SR 2024;BUNKERHILL over Trib Little Beaver Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2024;BUNKERHILL over Trib Little Beaver Creek carry?

About 958 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 2024;BUNKERHILL over Trib Little Beaver Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2024;BUNKERHILL over Trib Little Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.