US Bridges

North Grantham RD over Yellow Breeches Creek

PoorPosted for load

York County, Pennsylvania · 0.7 MI S of SR 2004 · Structure no. 000000000038175

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,022
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Grantham RD over Yellow Breeches Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying North Grantham RD over Yellow Breeches Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,022 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2023. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNorth Grantham RD
CrossesYellow Breeches Creek
Location0.7 MI S of SR 2004
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.15374, -76.99565
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,022 (2012)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2023
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Grantham RD over Yellow Breeches Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Grantham RD over Yellow Breeches Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does North Grantham RD over Yellow Breeches Creek carry?

About 1,022 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is North Grantham RD over Yellow Breeches Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns North Grantham RD over Yellow Breeches Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.