US Bridges

SR 2056 over Pine Run

PoorPosted for load

York County, Pennsylvania · Brownton · Structure no. 000000000037766

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1949
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,695
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2056 over Pine Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2056 over Pine Run in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1949, so it is 92 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,695 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,629 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 2056
CrossesPine Run
LocationBrownton
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.87, -76.56284
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,695 (2024)
Projected traffic1,629 by 2032
Trucks30%
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$288,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2056 over Pine Run built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1949.

What condition is SR 2056 over Pine 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 2056 over Pine Run carry?

About 1,695 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is SR 2056 over Pine Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2056 over Pine Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.