US Bridges

SR 2103 over Branch of Deer Creek

Good

York County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.S.W. of Stewartstown · Structure no. 000000000037821

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
374
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2103 over Branch of Deer Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2103 over Branch of Deer Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 86 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 374 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 897 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 2103
CrossesBranch of Deer Creek
Location1 Mi.S.W. of Stewartstown
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.74559, -76.60544
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic374 (2024)
Projected traffic897 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$508,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2103 over Branch of Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is SR 2103 over Branch of Deer Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2103 over Branch of Deer Creek carry?

About 374 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 2103 over Branch of Deer Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2103 over Branch of Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.