US Bridges

Pershing Avenue over Willis Run

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · Pershing Ave Willis Run · Structure no. 000000000038267

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pershing Avenue over Willis Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pershing Avenue over Willis Run in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2039. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPershing Avenue
CrossesWillis Run
LocationPershing Ave Willis Run
RouteCity Street 0
CountyYork County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.96906, -76.73614
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2019)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2039
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 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$557,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pershing Avenue over Willis Run built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pershing Avenue over Willis Run 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Pershing Avenue over Willis Run carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pershing Avenue over Willis Run?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Pershing Avenue over Willis Run?

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