US Bridges

Union Church Rd. over Trib. to Rambo Run

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 SE Crossroads/Tr Ramb · Structure no. 000000000038110

Built
1912
113 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
89
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Church Rd. over Trib. to Rambo Run is a masonry arch - deck carrying Union Church Rd. over Trib. to Rambo Run in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1912, so it is 113 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.

It carries about 89 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUnion Church Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Rambo Run
Location1.5 SE Crossroads/Tr Ramb
RouteCity Street 0
CountyYork County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.79886, -76.55022
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89 (2024)
Projected traffic70 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$28,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Union Church Rd. over Trib. to Rambo Run built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union Church Rd. over Trib. to Rambo 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 Union Church Rd. over Trib. to Rambo Run carry?

About 89 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Union Church Rd. over Trib. to Rambo Run?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Union Church Rd. over Trib. to Rambo Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.