US Bridges

Beaver CR Rd; Adam over Beaver Creek

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · .6SE.BERLIN/BEAV.ADAMS 42 · Structure no. 000000000038201

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
298
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beaver CR Rd; Adam over Beaver Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Beaver CR Rd; Adam over Beaver Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 298 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2032. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBeaver CR Rd; Adam
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location.6SE.BERLIN/BEAV.ADAMS 42
RouteCity Street 0
CountyYork County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.92128, -76.96861
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 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic298 (2011)
Projected traffic350 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$102,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beaver CR Rd; Adam over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beaver CR Rd; Adam over Beaver 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 Beaver CR Rd; Adam over Beaver Creek carry?

About 298 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Beaver CR Rd; Adam over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Beaver CR Rd; Adam over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.