US Bridges

Honey Valley Road over Inners Creek

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · 2SW of Dallastown/Inners · Structure no. 000000000038044

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,439
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Honey Valley Road over Inners Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Honey Valley Road over Inners Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 79 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 6 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 1,439 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,886 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesHoney Valley Road
CrossesInners Creek
Location2SW of Dallastown/Inners
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.88241, -76.67147
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating89.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,439 (2023)
Projected traffic2,886 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$37,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Honey Valley Road over Inners Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Honey Valley Road over Inners 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Honey Valley Road over Inners Creek carry?

About 1,439 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Honey Valley Road over Inners Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Honey Valley Road over Inners Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.