US Bridges

Powder Mill Road over Tyler Run

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · 2 S Yrk City/Tyler Run · Structure no. 000000000038047

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,610
1995 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Powder Mill Road over Tyler Run is a concrete culvert carrying Powder Mill Road over Tyler Run in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 4,610 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,288 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPowder Mill Road
CrossesTyler Run
Location2 S Yrk City/Tyler Run
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.92877, -76.70489
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,610 (1995)
Projected traffic11,288 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Powder Mill Road over Tyler Run built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Powder Mill Road over Tyler 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Powder Mill Road over Tyler Run carry?

About 4,610 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Powder Mill Road over Tyler Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Powder Mill Road over Tyler Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.