Jacobs Mill Road over Paradise Run
PoorYork County, Pennsylvania · /8 SE E.Berlin/Paradise R · Structure no. 000000000038203
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 190
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jacobs Mill Road over Paradise Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jacobs Mill Road over Paradise Run in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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.
It carries about 190 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Jacobs Mill Road over Paradise Run built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Jacobs Mill Road over Paradise Run 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Jacobs Mill Road over Paradise Run carry?
About 190 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Jacobs Mill Road over Paradise Run?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Jacobs Mill Road over Paradise Run?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.