US Bridges

S.Church Street over South Branch Rambo Run X

Poor

York County, Pennsylvania · 2E X-Rds/S.Br.Rambo Run · Structure no. 000000000038106

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
193
2002 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.Church Street over South Branch Rambo Run X is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.Church Street over South Branch Rambo Run X in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 92 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 193 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesS.Church Street
CrossesSouth Branch Rambo Run X
Location2E X-Rds/S.Br.Rambo Run
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.80962, -76.53573
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic193 (2002)
Projected traffic560 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$106,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.Church Street over South Branch Rambo Run X built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is S.Church Street over South Branch Rambo Run X in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does S.Church Street over South Branch Rambo Run X carry?

About 193 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S.Church Street over South Branch Rambo Run X?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns S.Church Street over South Branch Rambo Run X?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.