Penn York Road over Balls Creek
PoorPosted for loadWayne County, Pennsylvania · 0.2 MI N SR 4014 · Structure no. 000000000035873
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 185
- 1997 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Penn York Road over Balls Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Penn York Road over Balls Creek in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 96 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 185 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 1999. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Penn York Road over Balls Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is Penn York Road over Balls Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Penn York Road over Balls Creek carry?
About 185 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Penn York Road over Balls Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Penn York Road over Balls Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.