US Bridges

Charles Street over Public Lands

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · Charles ST over Aban. RR · Structure no. 000000000038292

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,815
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Charles Street over Public Lands is a concrete arch - deck carrying Charles Street over Public Lands in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 1,815 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,733 by 2039. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCharles Street
CrossesPublic Lands
LocationCharles ST over Aban. RR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.90079, -76.60996
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,815 (2024)
Projected traffic9,733 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Charles Street over Public Lands built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is Charles Street over Public Lands 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Charles Street over Public Lands carry?

About 1,815 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Charles Street over Public Lands?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Charles Street over Public Lands?

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