US Bridges

Walker Road over Trout Run; N.Cen.Rr

Poor

York County, Pennsylvania · 1 S.Glen Rock/Rr/Rd/Crk · Structure no. 000000000038215

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
224
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walker Road over Trout Run; N.Cen.Rr is a concrete slab carrying Walker Road over Trout Run; N.Cen.Rr in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 224 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 597 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWalker Road
CrossesTrout Run; N.Cen.Rr
Location1 S.Glen Rock/Rr/Rd/Crk
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.78355, -76.72317
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic224 (2024)
Projected traffic597 by 2032
Trucks5%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Walker Road over Trout Run; N.Cen.Rr built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walker Road over Trout Run; N.Cen.Rr 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Walker Road over Trout Run; N.Cen.Rr carry?

About 224 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Walker Road over Trout Run; N.Cen.Rr?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Walker Road over Trout Run; N.Cen.Rr?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.