SR 2048 over Branch of Muddy Creek
PoorPosted for loadYork County, Pennsylvania · Laurel · Structure no. 000000000037754
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 149
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 2048 over Branch of Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 2048 over Branch of Muddy Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 3 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 149 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 362 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 2048 over Branch of Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 2048 over Branch of Muddy 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 2048 over Branch of Muddy Creek carry?
About 149 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 2048 over Branch of Muddy Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns SR 2048 over Branch of Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.