US Bridges

Pa 194; SR 0194 over N Br Bermudian Creek

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · 2.5 Mi.S. Franklintown · Structure no. 000000000037520

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,044
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 194; SR 0194 over N Br Bermudian Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Pa 194; SR 0194 over N Br Bermudian Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 4,044 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,357 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 194; SR 0194
CrossesN Br Bermudian Creek
Location2.5 Mi.S. Franklintown
RouteState Highway 194
CountyYork County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.03726, -77.02493
Functional classRural 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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,044 (2024)
Projected traffic4,357 by 2032
Trucks14%
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$62,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 194; SR 0194 over N Br Bermudian Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 194; SR 0194 over N Br Bermudian 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 194; SR 0194 over N Br Bermudian Creek carry?

About 4,044 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Pa 194; SR 0194 over N Br Bermudian Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 194; SR 0194 over N Br Bermudian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.