US Bridges

Old Gettysburg Pk over Yellow Breeches Creek

Good

York County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI E. of Williams Grove · Structure no. 000000000052595

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,447
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Gettysburg Pk over Yellow Breeches Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Gettysburg Pk over Yellow Breeches Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 2,447 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,426 by 2030. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOld Gettysburg Pk
CrossesYellow Breeches Creek
Location1 MI E. of Williams Grove
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.14869, -77.01069
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,447 (2008)
Projected traffic3,426 by 2030
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 Old Gettysburg Pk over Yellow Breeches Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Gettysburg Pk over Yellow Breeches 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 Old Gettysburg Pk over Yellow Breeches Creek carry?

About 2,447 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Gettysburg Pk over Yellow Breeches Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Old Gettysburg Pk over Yellow Breeches Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.