US Bridges

Pa 194; SR 0194 over Plum Creek

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · .5 Mi. S. Pennville · Structure no. 000000000037512

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,943
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 194; SR 0194 over Plum Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 194; SR 0194 over Plum Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 6 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 7,943 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,684 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 194; SR 0194
CrossesPlum Creek
Location.5 Mi. S. Pennville
RouteState Highway 194
CountyYork County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.78939, -76.99829
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,943 (2023)
Projected traffic11,684 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 194; SR 0194 over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 194; SR 0194 over Plum 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 194; SR 0194 over Plum Creek carry?

About 7,943 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pa 194; SR 0194 over Plum Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 194; SR 0194 over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.