SR 2018 over Otter Creek
PoorClosed to trafficYork County, Pennsylvania · Lucky · Structure no. 000000000037714
- Built
- 1907
- 118 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 333
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 2018 over Otter Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2018 over Otter Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1907 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 118 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 1 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 333 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 335 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 2018 over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is SR 2018 over Otter Creek 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does SR 2018 over Otter Creek carry?
About 333 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR 2018 over Otter Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns SR 2018 over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.