US Bridges

Scalpy Hollow RD over Fishing Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 2 Miles SW of SR 272 · Structure no. 000000000021883

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
160
2009 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scalpy Hollow RD over Fishing Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Scalpy Hollow RD over Fishing Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 6 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 160 vehicles a day, projected to reach 210 by 2029. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesScalpy Hollow RD
CrossesFishing Creek
Location2 Miles SW of SR 272
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.82194, -76.24371
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2009)
Projected traffic210 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Scalpy Hollow RD over Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scalpy Hollow RD over Fishing 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Scalpy Hollow RD over Fishing Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Scalpy Hollow RD over Fishing Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Scalpy Hollow RD over Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.