US Bridges

Rockville Rd. over Pierceville Run

FairPosted for load

York County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.W. of Glen Rock · Structure no. 000000000037838

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rockville Rd. over Pierceville Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rockville Rd. over Pierceville Run in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 280 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 283 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesRockville Rd.
CrossesPierceville Run
Location1 Mi.W. of Glen Rock
RouteState Highway 0
CountyYork County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.7908, -76.74814
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2023)
Projected traffic283 by 2032
Trucks2%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$454,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rockville Rd. over Pierceville Run built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rockville Rd. over Pierceville Run 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Rockville Rd. over Pierceville Run carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rockville Rd. over Pierceville Run?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Rockville Rd. over Pierceville Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.