US Bridges

Franklintown Road over No Br Bermudian Creek

Poor

York County, Pennsylvania · .7SE Clear Sprg/N.Br Berm · Structure no. 000000000038126

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
199
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklintown Road over No Br Bermudian Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Franklintown Road over No Br Bermudian Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 199 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 116 by 2032. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFranklintown Road
CrossesNo Br Bermudian Creek
Location.7SE Clear Sprg/N.Br Berm
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.04797, -77.0562
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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic199 (2023)
Projected traffic116 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$126,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Franklintown Road over No Br Bermudian Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Franklintown Road over No Br Bermudian 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Franklintown Road over No Br Bermudian Creek carry?

About 199 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Franklintown Road over No Br Bermudian Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Franklintown Road over No Br Bermudian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.