US Bridges

Barrens Church RD over Dead Creek

Good

York County, Pennsylvania · 0.3 MI North of Mt Top RD · Structure no. 000000000038245

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
59
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barrens Church RD over Dead Creek is a concrete slab carrying Barrens Church RD over Dead Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 59 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 437 by 2025. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBarrens Church RD
CrossesDead Creek
Location0.3 MI North of Mt Top RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.06838, -77.00592
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2023)
Projected traffic437 by 2025
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barrens Church RD over Dead Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barrens Church RD over Dead Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Barrens Church RD over Dead Creek carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Barrens Church RD over Dead Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Barrens Church RD over Dead Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.