US Bridges

Pa 74; SR 0074 over Trib Fox Run

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · Dover · Structure no. 000000000037392

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,129
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 74; SR 0074 over Trib Fox Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 74; SR 0074 over Trib Fox Run in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 11,129 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,014 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesPa 74; SR 0074
CrossesTrib Fox Run
LocationDover
RouteState Highway 74
Coordinates39.9991, -76.84771
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,129 (2024)
Projected traffic16,014 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$137,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 74; SR 0074 over Trib Fox Run built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 74; SR 0074 over Trib Fox Run 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 74; SR 0074 over Trib Fox Run carry?

About 11,129 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pa 74; SR 0074 over Trib Fox Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 74; SR 0074 over Trib Fox Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.