US Bridges

SR 3029 over Mill Creek

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · North York Loucks Mill RD · Structure no. 000000000037852

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1949
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,160
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3029 over Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 3029 over Mill Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1949, so it is 87 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 6,160 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,323 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3029
CrossesMill Creek
LocationNorth York Loucks Mill RD
RouteState Highway 0
CountyYork County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.98268, -76.72244
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,160 (2023)
Projected traffic5,323 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$637,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3029 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1949.

What condition is SR 3029 over Mill Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3029 over Mill Creek carry?

About 6,160 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 3029 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3029 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.