US Bridges

Pa 462; Frysville over Kreutz Creek

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · .8 Mi. West of Hallam · Structure no. 000000000037598

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,180
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 462; Frysville over Kreutz Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 462; Frysville over Kreutz Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 12,180 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,923 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 462; Frysville
CrossesKreutz Creek
Location.8 Mi. West of Hallam
RouteState Highway 462
CountyYork County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.00164, -76.61825
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,180 (2023)
Projected traffic16,923 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$972,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 462; Frysville over Kreutz Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 462; Frysville over Kreutz 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 462; Frysville over Kreutz Creek carry?

About 12,180 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pa 462; Frysville over Kreutz Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 462; Frysville over Kreutz Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.