US Bridges

Pa 616; SR 0616 over Krebs Creek

Poor

York County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 MI NW of Glen Rock · Structure no. 000000000037609

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,751
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 616; SR 0616 over Krebs Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 616; SR 0616 over Krebs Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 1,751 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,204 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 616; SR 0616
CrossesKrebs Creek
Location1.5 MI NW of Glen Rock
RouteState Highway 616
CountyYork County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.80864, -76.75311
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,751 (2024)
Projected traffic2,204 by 2032
Trucks9%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$257,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 616; SR 0616 over Krebs Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 616; SR 0616 over Krebs Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 616; SR 0616 over Krebs Creek carry?

About 1,751 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Pa 616; SR 0616 over Krebs Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 616; SR 0616 over Krebs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.