US Bridges

Pa 851; SR 0851 over Deer Creek

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 MI N of Toina · Structure no. 000000000037629

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,956
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 851; SR 0851 over Deer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pa 851; SR 0851 over Deer Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 6 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 9,956 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,144 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesPa 851; SR 0851
CrossesDeer Creek
Location0.5 MI N of Toina
RouteState Highway 851
Coordinates39.76429, -76.65069
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,956 (2024)
Projected traffic14,144 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 851; SR 0851 over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 851; SR 0851 over Deer 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 851; SR 0851 over Deer Creek carry?

About 9,956 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pa 851; SR 0851 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m).

Who owns Pa 851; SR 0851 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.