US Bridges

US 15; SR 0015 over Yellow BREECHES;RR;T-880

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 MI S of Grantham RD · Structure no. 000000000037346

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
753 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
31,622
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 15; SR 0015 over Yellow BREECHES;RR;T-880 is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying US 15; SR 0015 over Yellow BREECHES;RR;T-880 in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 67 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 31,622 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,549 by 2032. The structure is 753 ft (229.5 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 15; SR 0015
CrossesYellow BREECHES;RR;T-880
Location0.5 MI S of Grantham RD
RouteU.S. Route 15
CountyYork County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.1486, -77.00924
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length753 ft (229.5 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,622 (2023)
Projected traffic43,549 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 15; SR 0015 over Yellow BREECHES;RR;T-880 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is US 15; SR 0015 over Yellow BREECHES;RR;T-880 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 US 15; SR 0015 over Yellow BREECHES;RR;T-880 carry?

About 31,622 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 15; SR 0015 over Yellow BREECHES;RR;T-880?

The structure is 753 ft (229.5 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns US 15; SR 0015 over Yellow BREECHES;RR;T-880?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.