US Bridges

Bentz Mill Road over North Br Bermudian Creek

Poor

York County, Pennsylvania · 250 Ft South of Mt Top RD · Structure no. 000000000038240

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
1997 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bentz Mill Road over North Br Bermudian Creek is a concrete slab carrying Bentz Mill Road over North Br Bermudian Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2009. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBentz Mill Road
CrossesNorth Br Bermudian Creek
Location250 Ft South of Mt Top RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.04352, -77.01281
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1997)
Projected traffic140 by 2009
Trucks0%
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$39,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bentz Mill Road over North Br Bermudian Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bentz Mill Road over North Br Bermudian 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Bentz Mill Road over North Br Bermudian Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is Bentz Mill Road over North Br Bermudian Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Bentz Mill Road over North Br Bermudian Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.