US Bridges

Smith Street over Willis Run

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · Smith ST over Willis Run · Structure no. 000000000038277

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smith Street over Willis Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Smith Street over Willis Run in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2039. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSmith Street
CrossesWillis Run
LocationSmith ST over Willis Run
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.96835, -76.73747
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2019)
Projected traffic700 by 2039
Trucks2%
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$368,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Smith Street over Willis Run built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smith 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 Smith Street over Willis Run carry?

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

How long is Smith Street over Willis Run?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Smith Street over Willis Run?

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