T540; 5 Forks RD over Deer Creek
PoorYork County, Pennsylvania · 2W Stewartwn/Deer Creek · Structure no. 000000000038219
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 260
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
T540; 5 Forks RD over Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T540; 5 Forks RD over Deer Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 223 by 2031. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T540; 5 Forks RD over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is T540; 5 Forks RD over Deer Creek 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does T540; 5 Forks RD over Deer Creek carry?
About 260 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is T540; 5 Forks RD over Deer Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns T540; 5 Forks RD over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.