US Bridges

Atlantic Avenue over Willis Run

Good

York County, Pennsylvania · E.LR66043;WILLIS Run York · Structure no. 000000000038265

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Atlantic Avenue over Willis Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Atlantic Avenue over Willis Run in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 49 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAtlantic Avenue
CrossesWillis Run
LocationE.LR66043;WILLIS Run York
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.96994, -76.74841
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 2024
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 rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2023)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal 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$376,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Atlantic Avenue over Willis Run built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Atlantic Avenue over Willis Run 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 2024.

How much traffic does Atlantic Avenue over Willis Run carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Atlantic Avenue over Willis Run?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Atlantic Avenue over Willis Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the Town or Township Highway Agency.