US Bridges

West Gay St. over Fishing Creek

Good

York County, Pennsylvania · Gay St; Fishing Crk; Wind · Structure no. 000000000047116

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
149
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Gay St. over Fishing Creek is a concrete slab carrying West Gay St. over Fishing 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 149 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 167 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWest Gay St.
CrossesFishing Creek
LocationGay St; Fishing Crk; Wind
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.91505, -76.58385
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic149 (2024)
Projected traffic167 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 byCity or Municipal 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 West Gay St. over Fishing Creek built?

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

What condition is West Gay St. over Fishing 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does West Gay St. over Fishing Creek carry?

About 149 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is West Gay St. over Fishing Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns West Gay St. over Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.