US Bridges

Pa 624; S.Front ST over Kreutz Creek

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · South Wrightsville · Structure no. 000000000037626

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
87 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,577
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 624; S.Front ST over Kreutz Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 624; S.Front ST over Kreutz Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 2,577 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,265 by 2032. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 624; S.Front ST
CrossesKreutz Creek
LocationSouth Wrightsville
RouteState Highway 624
CountyYork County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.01949, -76.52358
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
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.
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 inspectionAugust 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,577 (2023)
Projected traffic3,265 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$513,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 624; S.Front ST over Kreutz Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 624; S.Front ST 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 624; S.Front ST over Kreutz Creek carry?

About 2,577 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pa 624; S.Front ST over Kreutz Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 624; S.Front ST over Kreutz Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.