US Bridges

Lost Hollow Road over N. Br. Bermudian Creek

Good

York County, Pennsylvania · .7W Sgl 243/N.BR.BERMD.CR · Structure no. 000000000038128

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lost Hollow Road over N. Br. Bermudian Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lost Hollow Road over N. Br. Bermudian Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 67 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.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 281 by 2032. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLost Hollow Road
CrossesN. Br. Bermudian Creek
Location.7W Sgl 243/N.BR.BERMD.CR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.03501, -77.05206
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic281 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$45,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lost Hollow Road over N. Br. Bermudian Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Lost Hollow Road over N. Br. Bermudian 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Lost Hollow Road over N. Br. Bermudian Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lost Hollow Road over N. Br. Bermudian Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Lost Hollow Road over N. Br. Bermudian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.