US Bridges

Ridge Ave. over Oil Creek

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · 0.4 MI E of Hanover · Structure no. 000000000038055

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2001 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridge Ave. over Oil Creek is a concrete slab carrying Ridge Ave. over Oil Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2021. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRidge Ave.
CrossesOil Creek
Location0.4 MI E of Hanover
RouteCity Street 0
CountyYork County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.80888, -76.96263
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2001)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2021
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ridge Ave. over Oil Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Ridge Ave. over Oil 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ridge Ave. over Oil Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Ridge Ave. over Oil Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Ridge Ave. over Oil Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.