US Bridges

T-564 Sunset Road over Paradise Creek

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · 0.4 MI SE of SR 234 · Structure no. 000000000038147

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
1995 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-564 Sunset Road over Paradise Creek is a concrete slab carrying T-564 Sunset Road over Paradise Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2009. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesT-564 Sunset Road
CrossesParadise Creek
Location0.4 MI SE of SR 234
RouteCity Street 0
CountyYork County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.93403, -76.89924
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1995)
Projected traffic140 by 2009
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$172,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-564 Sunset Road over Paradise Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-564 Sunset 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-564 Sunset Road over Paradise Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is T-564 Sunset Road over Paradise Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns T-564 Sunset Road over Paradise Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.