US Bridges

Raubenstine over Long Arm Creek

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · Long Arm CRK/5 S.Hanover · Structure no. 000000000038250

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Raubenstine over Long Arm Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Raubenstine over Long Arm Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2039. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRaubenstine
CrossesLong Arm Creek
LocationLong Arm CRK/5 S.Hanover
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.73203, -76.98353
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2019)
Projected traffic700 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$56,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Raubenstine over Long Arm Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Raubenstine over Long Arm Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Raubenstine over Long Arm Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Raubenstine over Long Arm Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Raubenstine over Long Arm Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.