US Bridges

Barrens Valley RD over Tributary Bermudian CR

PoorPosted for load

York County, Pennsylvania · 0.9 MI SE of Franklintown · Structure no. 000000000038244

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barrens Valley RD over Tributary Bermudian CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Barrens Valley RD over Tributary Bermudian CR in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 96 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBarrens Valley RD
CrossesTributary Bermudian CR
Location0.9 MI SE of Franklintown
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.07198, -77.01396
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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2023)
Projected traffic280 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barrens Valley RD over Tributary Bermudian CR built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barrens Valley RD over Tributary Bermudian CR 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 Barrens Valley RD over Tributary Bermudian CR carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Barrens Valley RD over Tributary Bermudian CR?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Barrens Valley RD over Tributary Bermudian CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.