US Bridges

SR 2068 Hess Farm over Lake Redman

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mile East of Jacobus · Structure no. 000000000037780

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,506
2023 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

SR 2068 Hess Farm over Lake Redman is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 2068 Hess Farm over Lake Redman in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,506 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,158 by 2032. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2068 Hess Farm
CrossesLake Redman
Location1 Mile East of Jacobus
RouteState Highway 0
CountyYork County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.8855, -76.6888
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,506 (2023)
Projected traffic4,158 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
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 2068 Hess Farm over Lake Redman built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2068 Hess Farm over Lake Redman in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2068 Hess Farm over Lake Redman carry?

About 2,506 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 2068 Hess Farm over Lake Redman?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2068 Hess Farm over Lake Redman?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad) and maintained by the State Highway Agency.