US Bridges

Pennsylvania Ave over Willis Run

Good

York County, Pennsylvania · Penna Av;willis R;york Cy · Structure no. 000000000038266

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,859
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pennsylvania Ave over Willis Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pennsylvania Ave over Willis Run in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 68 years old, older 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 7,859 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,024 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPennsylvania Ave
CrossesWillis Run
LocationPenna Av;willis R;york Cy
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.96872, -76.74348
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,859 (2020)
Projected traffic9,024 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 byCity or Municipal 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 Pennsylvania Ave over Willis Run built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Pennsylvania Ave 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Pennsylvania Ave over Willis Run carry?

About 7,859 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pennsylvania Ave over Willis Run?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Pennsylvania Ave over Willis Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.