US Bridges

Pa 74; SR 0074 over Dogwood Run

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.N. of Dillsburg · Structure no. 000000000037403

Built
1917
108 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,455
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 74; SR 0074 over Dogwood Run is a concrete slab carrying Pa 74; SR 0074 over Dogwood Run in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 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 6,455 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,263 by 2032. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 74; SR 0074
CrossesDogwood Run
Location1 Mi.N. of Dillsburg
RouteState Highway 74
CountyYork County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.13238, -77.03924
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,455 (2024)
Projected traffic10,263 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$596,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 74; SR 0074 over Dogwood Run built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 74; SR 0074 over Dogwood 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 Dogwood Run carry?

About 6,455 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pa 74; SR 0074 over Dogwood Run?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 74; SR 0074 over Dogwood Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.