US Bridges

Pa 851; Draco Rd. over Leibs Creek

Good

York County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi.N.W. of New Park · Structure no. 000000000037633

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,384
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 851; Draco Rd. over Leibs Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 851; Draco Rd. over Leibs Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,384 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,929 by 2032. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesPa 851; Draco Rd.
CrossesLeibs Creek
Location2 Mi.N.W. of New Park
RouteState Highway 851
Coordinates39.75153, -76.53529
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,384 (2024)
Projected traffic2,929 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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; Draco Rd. over Leibs Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 851; Draco Rd. over Leibs Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 851; Draco Rd. over Leibs Creek carry?

About 2,384 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pa 851; Draco Rd. over Leibs Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 851; Draco Rd. over Leibs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.