US Bridges

Bairs Mill Road over Kreutz Creek

Good

York County, Pennsylvania · 1.4 MI SW Wrightsville/Kr · Structure no. 000000000046655

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bairs Mill Road over Kreutz Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bairs Mill Road over Kreutz Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 85 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 257 by 2032. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBairs Mill Road
CrossesKreutz Creek
Location1.4 MI SW Wrightsville/Kr
RouteCity Street 7212
Coordinates40.01414, -76.5481
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2024)
Projected traffic257 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bairs Mill Road over Kreutz Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bairs Mill Road over Kreutz Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Bairs Mill Road over Kreutz Creek carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bairs Mill Road over Kreutz Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Bairs Mill Road over Kreutz Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.