US Bridges

Pa 262; SR 0262 over Fishing Creek

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · 1/4 MI S Goldsboro Square · Structure no. 000000000037562

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,061
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 262; SR 0262 over Fishing Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 262; SR 0262 over Fishing Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 99 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 1,061 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,369 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 262; SR 0262
CrossesFishing Creek
Location1/4 MI S Goldsboro Square
RouteState Highway 262
CountyYork County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.14972, -76.74944
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,061 (2024)
Projected traffic1,369 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 262; SR 0262 over Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Pa 262; SR 0262 over Fishing 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 262; SR 0262 over Fishing Creek carry?

About 1,061 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pa 262; SR 0262 over Fishing Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 262; SR 0262 over Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.