US Bridges

Singer RD over Aband Rr; Trib.Bee Tree

FairPosted for load

York County, Pennsylvania · New Freedom Boro/Aband RR · Structure no. 000000000038291

Built
1905
120 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
461
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Singer RD over Aband Rr; Trib.Bee Tree is a steel truss - thru carrying Singer RD over Aband Rr; Trib.Bee Tree in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 120 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 461 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 917 by 2032. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSinger RD
CrossesAband Rr; Trib.Bee Tree
LocationNew Freedom Boro/Aband RR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyYork County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.72733, -76.7028
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic461 (2024)
Projected traffic917 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$390,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Singer RD over Aband Rr; Trib.Bee Tree built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Singer RD over Aband Rr; Trib.Bee Tree 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Singer RD over Aband Rr; Trib.Bee Tree carry?

About 461 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Singer RD over Aband Rr; Trib.Bee Tree?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Singer RD over Aband Rr; Trib.Bee Tree?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.