US Bridges

Kennedy Road over Toms Run

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · 1.6NW Bridgeton/Toms Run · Structure no. 000000000038151

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
71
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kennedy Road over Toms Run is a masonry arch - deck carrying Kennedy Road over Toms Run in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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.

It carries about 71 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 92 by 2038. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKennedy Road
CrossesToms Run
Location1.6NW Bridgeton/Toms Run
RouteCity Street 0
CountyYork County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.80753, -76.44754
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2024)
Projected traffic92 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$28,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kennedy Road over Toms Run built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kennedy Road over Toms Run 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Kennedy Road over Toms Run carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kennedy Road over Toms Run?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Kennedy Road over Toms Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.