US Bridges

T859;CABIN Hollow over Bermudian Creek

Poor

York County, Pennsylvania · .2 E.Frnklntwn/Bermud.Cr. · Structure no. 000000000038127

Built
1918
107 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
318
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T859;CABIN Hollow over Bermudian Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying T859;CABIN Hollow over Bermudian Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 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 318 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 234 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesT859;CABIN Hollow
CrossesBermudian Creek
Location.2 E.Frnklntwn/Bermud.Cr.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.07798, -77.01908
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
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 adequacy7: Better than 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 length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic318 (2023)
Projected traffic234 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T859;CABIN Hollow over Bermudian Creek built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.

What condition is T859;CABIN Hollow over 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 T859;CABIN Hollow over Bermudian Creek carry?

About 318 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is T859;CABIN Hollow over Bermudian Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns T859;CABIN Hollow over Bermudian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.