US Bridges

SR 2071 over Toms Run

PoorClosed to traffic

York County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.N.E. Muddy Crk.Forks · Structure no. 000000000037787

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
126
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2071 over Toms Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2071 over Toms Run in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 1 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 126 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 116 by 2032. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 2071
CrossesToms Run
Location1 Mi.N.E. Muddy Crk.Forks
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.8204, -76.46458
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
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 rating23 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2024)
Projected traffic116 by 2032
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$184,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2071 over Toms Run built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2071 over Toms 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 2071 over Toms Run carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR 2071 over Toms Run?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2071 over Toms Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.