US Bridges

Pa 216 Blooming Gr over Lake Marburg

Poor

York County, Pennsylvania · Lake Marburg · Structure no. 000000000037531

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
205 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,394
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 216 Blooming Gr over Lake Marburg is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 216 Blooming Gr over Lake Marburg in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 8,394 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,859 by 2032. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPa 216 Blooming Gr
CrossesLake Marburg
LocationLake Marburg
RouteState Highway 216
Coordinates39.7828, -76.89845
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating89 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,394 (2024)
Projected traffic9,859 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$743,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 216 Blooming Gr over Lake Marburg built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 216 Blooming Gr over Lake Marburg in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 216 Blooming Gr over Lake Marburg carry?

About 8,394 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pa 216 Blooming Gr over Lake Marburg?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 216 Blooming Gr over Lake Marburg?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.