US Bridges

Pa 234; SR 0234 over Paradise Creek

Good

York County, Pennsylvania · 4 Mi. W. of York · Structure no. 000000000047042

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,692
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 234; SR 0234 over Paradise Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 234; SR 0234 over Paradise Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 5,692 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,090 by 2032. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 234; SR 0234
CrossesParadise Creek
Location4 Mi. W. of York
RouteState Highway 234
CountyYork County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.93937, -76.88452
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,692 (2024)
Projected traffic7,090 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Pa 234; SR 0234 over Paradise Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 234; SR 0234 over Paradise 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 234; SR 0234 over Paradise Creek carry?

About 5,692 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pa 234; SR 0234 over Paradise Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 234; SR 0234 over Paradise Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.