T968 ; Sheepford R over Yellow Breeches Creek
PoorClosed to trafficYork County, Pennsylvania · Yel BR/.9S Pa Turnpike · Structure no. 000000000038118
- Built
- 1887
- 138 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 116 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 263
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
T968 ; Sheepford R over Yellow Breeches Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron truss - thru carrying T968 ; Sheepford R over Yellow Breeches Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1887, so it is 138 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 2 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 263 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 204 by 2030. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T968 ; Sheepford R over Yellow Breeches Creek built?
It was built in 1887, making it 138 years old in 2025.
What condition is T968 ; Sheepford R over Yellow Breeches Creek 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does T968 ; Sheepford R over Yellow Breeches Creek carry?
About 263 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is T968 ; Sheepford R over Yellow Breeches Creek?
The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns T968 ; Sheepford R over Yellow Breeches Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.