US Bridges

SR 2050 Cent.Farms over Carters Run

Poor

York County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mile NE of Crossroads · Structure no. 000000000037757

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
101
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2050 Cent.Farms over Carters Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2050 Cent.Farms over Carters Run in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 87 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 101 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 148 by 2032. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 2050 Cent.Farms
CrossesCarters Run
Location2 Mile NE of Crossroads
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.84392, -76.53144
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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2024)
Projected traffic148 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2050 Cent.Farms over Carters Run built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is SR 2050 Cent.Farms over Carters Run 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 2050 Cent.Farms over Carters Run carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 2050 Cent.Farms over Carters Run?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2050 Cent.Farms over Carters Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.