US Bridges

Pa 234; SR 0234 over Honey Run

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi. N.E. Thomasville · Structure no. 000000000037553

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,990
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 234; SR 0234 over Honey Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 234; SR 0234 over Honey Run in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 78 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 7,990 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,859 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 234; SR 0234
CrossesHoney Run
Location2 Mi. N.E. Thomasville
RouteState Highway 234
CountyYork County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.94588, -76.82795
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,990 (2024)
Projected traffic7,859 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$124,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 234; SR 0234 over Honey Run built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Pa 234; SR 0234 over Honey 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 234; SR 0234 over Honey Run carry?

About 7,990 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pa 234; SR 0234 over Honey Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 234; SR 0234 over Honey Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.