US Bridges

Myers Avenue over Fishing Creek

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · Fishing Cr./Windsor · Structure no. 000000000038293

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Myers Avenue over Fishing Creek is a concrete slab carrying Myers Avenue over Fishing Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMyers Avenue
CrossesFishing Creek
LocationFishing Cr./Windsor
RouteCity Street 0
CountyYork County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.91576, -76.57806
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic140 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$28,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Myers Avenue over Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Myers Avenue over Fishing Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Myers Avenue over Fishing Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Myers Avenue over Fishing Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Myers Avenue over Fishing Creek?

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