US Bridges

Pa 921; SR 0921 over Fox Run

Poor

York County, Pennsylvania · 0.6 Mi.E. Dover Boro Line · Structure no. 000000000037640

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,156
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 921; SR 0921 over Fox Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 921; SR 0921 over Fox Run in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 88 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 3 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 6,156 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,996 by 2032. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesPa 921; SR 0921
CrossesFox Run
Location0.6 Mi.E. Dover Boro Line
RouteState Highway 921
Coordinates40.00729, -76.83068
Functional classUrban 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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,156 (2024)
Projected traffic8,996 by 2032
Trucks5%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$65,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 921; SR 0921 over Fox Run built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Pa 921; SR 0921 over Fox Run 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 921; SR 0921 over Fox Run carry?

About 6,156 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pa 921; SR 0921 over Fox Run?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 921; SR 0921 over Fox Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.