US Bridges

Pa 425; SR 0425 over Otter Creek

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · York Furnace · Structure no. 000000000037588

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
111 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
172
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 425; SR 0425 over Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 425; SR 0425 over Otter Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 172 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 257 by 2032. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 425; SR 0425
CrossesOtter Creek
LocationYork Furnace
RouteState Highway 425
CountyYork County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.87955, -76.3825
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic172 (2023)
Projected traffic257 by 2032
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 425; SR 0425 over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 425; SR 0425 over Otter 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 425; SR 0425 over Otter Creek carry?

About 172 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Pa 425; SR 0425 over Otter Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 425; SR 0425 over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.