US Bridges

Woodbine Road over Fishing Creek

FairPosted for load

York County, Pennsylvania · 0.8 MI N of SR851 · Structure no. 000000000038210

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
986
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodbine Road over Fishing Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Woodbine Road over Fishing Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 986 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2034. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesWoodbine Road
CrossesFishing Creek
Location0.8 MI N of SR851
RouteCity Street 0
CountyYork County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.75888, -76.35936
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic986 (2024)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2034
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$206,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodbine Road over Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodbine Road over Fishing 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 Woodbine Road over Fishing Creek carry?

About 986 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Woodbine Road over Fishing Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Woodbine Road over Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.