US Bridges

SR 2039 over Otter Creek

Poor

York County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.S. New Bridgeville · Structure no. 000000000037739

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
228
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2039 over Otter Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2039 over Otter Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 4 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 228 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 171 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 2039
CrossesOtter Creek
Location1 Mi.S. New Bridgeville
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.9011, -76.49202
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic228 (2024)
Projected traffic171 by 2032
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$575,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2039 over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2039 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2039 over Otter Creek carry?

About 228 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 2039 over Otter Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2039 over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.