US Bridges

Clearview Rd. over Davidsburg Run

FairClosed to traffic

York County, Pennsylvania · 0.2 MI N of SR 4008 · Structure no. 000000000038099

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2003 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clearview Rd. over Davidsburg Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clearview Rd. over Davidsburg Run in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 76 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2009. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesClearview Rd.
CrossesDavidsburg Run
Location0.2 MI N of SR 4008
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.98629, -76.89499
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.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2003)
Projected traffic700 by 2009
Trucks10%
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$137,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clearview Rd. over Davidsburg Run built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Clearview Rd. over Davidsburg 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Clearview Rd. over Davidsburg Run carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Clearview Rd. over Davidsburg Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Clearview Rd. over Davidsburg Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.