US Bridges

T-397 Lefever Road over Paradise Creek

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · 100 North of SR 234 · Structure no. 000000000038144

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
1995 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-397 Lefever Road over Paradise Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T-397 Lefever 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2025. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesT-397 Lefever Road
CrossesParadise Creek
Location100 North of SR 234
RouteCity Street 0
CountyYork County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.94, -76.87385
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (1995)
Projected traffic500 by 2025
Trucks5%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-397 Lefever Road over Paradise Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-397 Lefever Road over Paradise 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does T-397 Lefever Road over Paradise Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is T-397 Lefever Road over Paradise Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns T-397 Lefever Road over Paradise Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.