US Bridges

T955 Slatehill RD over Yellow Breeches Creek

GoodPosted for load

York County, Pennsylvania · Yel Br/@rossmoyne/Cumb Y4 · Structure no. 000000000038117

Built
1899
126 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
123 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,188
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T955 Slatehill RD over Yellow Breeches Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying T955 Slatehill RD over Yellow Breeches Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1899 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 126 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,188 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2032. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesT955 Slatehill RD
CrossesYellow Breeches Creek
LocationYel Br/@rossmoyne/Cumb Y4
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.2028, -76.92582
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,188 (2024)
Projected traffic750 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$858,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T955 Slatehill RD over Yellow Breeches Creek built?

It was built in 1899, making it 126 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is T955 Slatehill RD over Yellow Breeches Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does T955 Slatehill RD over Yellow Breeches Creek carry?

About 3,188 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is T955 Slatehill RD over Yellow Breeches Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns T955 Slatehill RD over Yellow Breeches Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.