US Bridges

Valley Green Road over Fishing Creek

Good

York County, Pennsylvania · .8 E.Yocumtown/Fishing CR · Structure no. 000000000038185

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,268
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Green Road over Fishing Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Valley Green Road over Fishing Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,268 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,150 by 2032. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesValley Green Road
CrossesFishing Creek
Location.8 E.Yocumtown/Fishing CR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.1617, -76.7851
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,268 (2012)
Projected traffic2,150 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$306,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Valley Green Road over Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley Green Road over Fishing 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Valley Green Road over Fishing Creek carry?

About 1,268 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Valley Green Road over Fishing Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Valley Green Road over Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.