US Bridges

Pines Road over Unt to Fishing Creek

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · 1.3 MI W. of Goldsboro · Structure no. 000000000037654

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,907
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pines Road over Unt to Fishing Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pines Road over Unt to Fishing Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 86 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 1,907 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,396 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPines Road
CrossesUnt to Fishing Creek
Location1.3 MI W. of Goldsboro
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.15074, -76.77603
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,907 (2023)
Projected traffic2,396 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$45,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pines Road over Unt to Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Pines Road over Unt to Fishing 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 Pines Road over Unt to Fishing Creek carry?

About 1,907 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pines Road over Unt to Fishing Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Pines Road over Unt to Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.