Wheat Road over South Branch Muddy Creek
FairPosted for loadYork County, Pennsylvania · 2.4 MI W of SR2069 · Structure no. 000000000038122
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 91 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wheat Road over South Branch Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wheat Road over South Branch Muddy Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 29 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2034. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wheat Road over South Branch Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wheat Road over South Branch Muddy Creek 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Wheat Road over South Branch Muddy Creek carry?
About 29 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Wheat Road over South Branch Muddy Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Wheat Road over South Branch Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.