US Bridges

Cardinal Lane over Fox Run

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · 1.3 N Weigelstown/Fox Run · Structure no. 000000000038091

Built
1916
109 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,414
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cardinal Lane over Fox Run is a masonry arch - deck carrying Cardinal Lane over Fox Run in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 109 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 1,414 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2039. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCardinal Lane
CrossesFox Run
Location1.3 N Weigelstown/Fox Run
RouteCity Street 0
CountyYork County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.00436, -76.81698
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,414 (2019)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Cardinal Lane over Fox Run built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is Cardinal Lane over Fox 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Cardinal Lane over Fox Run carry?

About 1,414 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cardinal Lane over Fox Run?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Cardinal Lane over Fox Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.