US Bridges

Mount Top Road over North Br Bermudian CR

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · 0.8 MI E of SR 194 · Structure no. 000000000038009

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
191
1998 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mount Top Road over North Br Bermudian CR is a steel culvert carrying Mount Top Road over North Br Bermudian CR 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 191 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 522 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMount Top Road
CrossesNorth Br Bermudian CR
Location0.8 MI E of SR 194
RouteCity Street 0
CountyYork County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.04496, -77.01046
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic191 (1998)
Projected traffic522 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$96,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mount Top Road over North Br Bermudian CR built?

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

What condition is Mount Top Road over North Br Bermudian CR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Mount Top Road over North Br Bermudian CR carry?

About 191 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mount Top Road over North Br Bermudian CR?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Mount Top Road over North Br Bermudian CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.