Shady Dell Road over Paradise Creek
GoodYork County, Pennsylvania · 350 South of SR 234 · Structure no. 000000000038143
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 1995 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shady Dell Road over Paradise Creek is a concrete slab carrying Shady Dell Road over Paradise Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2000. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shady Dell Road over Paradise Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shady Dell Road over Paradise 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Shady Dell Road over Paradise Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Shady Dell Road over Paradise Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Shady Dell Road over Paradise Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.