US Bridges

Newberry Street over Willis Run

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · N.York City/Willis Run · Structure no. 000000000038276

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newberry Street over Willis Run is a concrete frame carrying Newberry Street over Willis Run in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2039. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNewberry Street
CrossesWillis Run
LocationN.York City/Willis Run
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.96849, -76.74054
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2019)
Projected traffic2,800 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 byCity or Municipal 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$91,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Newberry Street over Willis Run built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newberry Street 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 Newberry Street over Willis Run carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Newberry Street over Willis Run?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Newberry Street over Willis Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.