US Bridges

Hill View Rd. over Kreutz Creek

FairPosted for load

York County, Pennsylvania · E.Of Hallam/Kreutz Creek · Structure no. 000000000038131

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
540
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hill View Rd. over Kreutz Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hill View Rd. over Kreutz Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,243 by 2035. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHill View Rd.
CrossesKreutz Creek
LocationE.Of Hallam/Kreutz Creek
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.99949, -76.59117
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2024)
Projected traffic2,243 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$103,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hill View Rd. over Kreutz Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hill View Rd. over Kreutz 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Hill View Rd. over Kreutz Creek carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hill View Rd. over Kreutz Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Hill View Rd. over Kreutz Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.