US Bridges

Bridge Street over Yellow Breeches Creek

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · New Cumberland Boro Line · Structure no. 000000000037648

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
158 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,707
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge Street over Yellow Breeches Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Bridge Street over Yellow Breeches Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 89 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 9,707 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,462 by 2032. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBridge Street
CrossesYellow Breeches Creek
LocationNew Cumberland Boro Line
RouteState Highway 0
CountyYork County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.22421, -76.86067
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,707 (2023)
Projected traffic15,462 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$339,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridge Street over Yellow Breeches Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Bridge Street 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Bridge Street over Yellow Breeches Creek carry?

About 9,707 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bridge Street over Yellow Breeches Creek?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge Street over Yellow Breeches Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.