US Bridges

Refton RD over Beaver Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1/2 MI South of SR 3040 · Structure no. 000000000022032

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
620
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Refton RD over Beaver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Refton RD over Beaver Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 50 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 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 620 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 830 by 2032. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRefton RD
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location1/2 MI South of SR 3040
RouteCity Street 498
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.93857, -76.22742
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2012)
Projected traffic830 by 2032
Trucks2%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$147,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Refton RD over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Refton RD over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Refton RD over Beaver Creek carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Refton RD over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Refton RD over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.