US Bridges

Junction Road over Dogwood Run

FairPosted for load

York County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 N Dillsbrg/Dogwood Rn · Structure no. 000000000038066

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Junction Road over Dogwood Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Junction Road over Dogwood Run in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesJunction Road
CrossesDogwood Run
Location1.5 N Dillsbrg/Dogwood Rn
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.14082, -77.03353
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2019)
Projected traffic350 by 2039
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$70,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Junction Road over Dogwood Run built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Junction Road over Dogwood 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Junction Road over Dogwood Run carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Junction Road over Dogwood Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Junction Road over Dogwood Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.