US Bridges

S. Main Street over Manhattan Run

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · Main St;manhatt Run · Structure no. 000000000038290

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Main Street over Manhattan Run is a concrete slab carrying S. Main Street over Manhattan Run in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS. Main Street
CrossesManhattan Run
LocationMain St;manhatt Run
RouteCity Street 0
CountyYork County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.06269, -76.70912
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMarch 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 rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2019)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2039
Trucks10%
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$62,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S. Main Street over Manhattan Run built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. Main Street over Manhattan 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does S. Main Street over Manhattan Run carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S. Main Street over Manhattan Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns S. Main Street over Manhattan Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.