US Bridges

Chestnut Hill Road over Mill Creek

Good

York County, Pennsylvania · 5 MI NW Red Lion · Structure no. 000000000053460

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,469
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chestnut Hill Road over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Chestnut Hill Road over Mill Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,469 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,673 by 2038. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesChestnut Hill Road
CrossesMill Creek
Location5 MI NW Red Lion
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.94405, -76.66237
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,469 (2018)
Projected traffic6,673 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Chestnut Hill Road over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chestnut Hill Road over Mill 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 2024.

How much traffic does Chestnut Hill Road over Mill Creek carry?

About 5,469 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Chestnut Hill Road over Mill Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Chestnut Hill Road over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.