US Bridges

Hull Drive over Bermudian Creek

PoorPosted for load

York County, Pennsylvania · .6S Kralltwn/Bermudian CR · Structure no. 000000000038247

Built
1896
129 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
223 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
101
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hull Drive over Bermudian Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron truss - thru carrying Hull Drive over Bermudian Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1896 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 129 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 101 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 122 by 2036. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHull Drive
CrossesBermudian Creek
Location.6S Kralltwn/Bermudian CR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.01194, -76.97754
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating17 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span151 ft (46 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2023)
Projected traffic122 by 2036
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$205,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hull Drive over Bermudian Creek built?

It was built in 1896, making it 129 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Hull Drive over 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Hull Drive over Bermudian Creek carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hull Drive over Bermudian Creek?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Hull Drive over Bermudian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.