US Bridges

Pa 124; E.Prospect over Br Cabin Creek

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi. W. of East Prospect · Structure no. 000000000037490

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,583
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 124; E.Prospect over Br Cabin Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Pa 124; E.Prospect over Br Cabin Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 102 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 2,583 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,906 by 2032. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPa 124; E.Prospect
CrossesBr Cabin Creek
Location1 Mi. W. of East Prospect
RouteState Highway 124
Coordinates39.96544, -76.53576
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,583 (2024)
Projected traffic3,906 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$178,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 124; E.Prospect over Br Cabin Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Pa 124; E.Prospect over Br Cabin 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 124; E.Prospect over Br Cabin Creek carry?

About 2,583 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pa 124; E.Prospect over Br Cabin Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 124; E.Prospect over Br Cabin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.