US Bridges

SR 4043 over N Br Bermudian CR

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.N.E. of Bermudian · Structure no. 000000000038021

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
862
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4043 over N Br Bermudian CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4043 over N Br Bermudian CR in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938, 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 862 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,521 by 2032. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4043
CrossesN Br Bermudian CR
Location1 Mi.N.E. of Bermudian
RouteState Highway 0
CountyYork County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.02979, -77.044
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
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 inspectionNovember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic862 (2023)
Projected traffic1,521 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$326,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4043 over N Br Bermudian CR built?

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

What condition is SR 4043 over N 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4043 over N Br Bermudian CR carry?

About 862 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 4043 over N Br Bermudian CR?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4043 over N Br Bermudian CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.