US Bridges

Meadow Road over Kreutz Creek

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · 0.4 MI N of SR 124 · Structure no. 000000000038263

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2012 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meadow Road over Kreutz Creek is a concrete slab carrying Meadow Road over Kreutz Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 85 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 6 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesMeadow Road
CrossesKreutz Creek
Location0.4 MI N of SR 124
RouteCity Street 0
CountyYork County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.97374, -76.60012
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.
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width13 ft (3.9 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2012)
Projected traffic90 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$37,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meadow Road over Kreutz Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Meadow Road over Kreutz 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Meadow Road over Kreutz Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Meadow Road over Kreutz Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Meadow Road over Kreutz Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.