US Bridges

SR 1001 Poplar Ave over Yellow Breeches Creek

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · .4 MI N of Pa Tpk · Structure no. 000000000037646

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
131 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,326
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1001 Poplar Ave over Yellow Breeches Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1001 Poplar Ave over Yellow Breeches Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 2,326 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,579 by 2032. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1001 Poplar Ave
CrossesYellow Breeches Creek
Location.4 MI N of Pa Tpk
RouteState Highway 0
CountyYork County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.21589, -76.86794
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,326 (2023)
Projected traffic5,579 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1001 Poplar Ave over Yellow Breeches Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1001 Poplar Ave over Yellow Breeches 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1001 Poplar Ave over Yellow Breeches Creek carry?

About 2,326 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 1001 Poplar Ave over Yellow Breeches Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1001 Poplar Ave over Yellow Breeches Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.