US Bridges

Bass Lake Road over Trib. to Fishing Creek

Good

York County, Pennsylvania · Newberry Twp · Structure no. 000000000038191

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
78
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bass Lake Road over Trib. to Fishing Creek is a concrete slab carrying Bass Lake Road over Trib. to Fishing 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 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 78 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 361 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesBass Lake Road
CrossesTrib. to Fishing Creek
LocationNewberry Twp
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.148, -76.7816
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78 (2023)
Projected traffic361 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bass Lake Road over Trib. to Fishing Creek built?

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

What condition is Bass Lake Road over Trib. to 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 Bass Lake Road over Trib. to Fishing Creek carry?

About 78 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bass Lake Road over Trib. to Fishing Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Bass Lake Road over Trib. to Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.