US Bridges

Detters Mill Road over Tributary Conewago Creek

Poor

York County, Pennsylvania · 0.7 MI N of SR 4014 · Structure no. 000000000038230

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
273
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Detters Mill Road over Tributary Conewago Creek is a concrete other carrying Detters Mill Road over Tributary Conewago Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 273 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDetters Mill Road
CrossesTributary Conewago Creek
Location0.7 MI N of SR 4014
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.03228, -76.9109
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic273 (2023)
Projected traffic280 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$45,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Detters Mill Road over Tributary Conewago Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Detters Mill Road over Tributary Conewago 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Detters Mill Road over Tributary Conewago Creek carry?

About 273 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Detters Mill Road over Tributary Conewago Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Detters Mill Road over Tributary Conewago Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.