US Bridges

SR 2046 High Rock over Muddy Creek

Good

York County, Pennsylvania · High Rock · Structure no. 000000000053680

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
111 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
166
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2046 High Rock over Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 2046 High Rock over Muddy 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 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 166 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 284 by 2032. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 2046 High Rock
CrossesMuddy Creek
LocationHigh Rock
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.81462, -76.47994
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic166 (2024)
Projected traffic284 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 SR 2046 High Rock over Muddy Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 2046 High Rock over Muddy 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2046 High Rock over Muddy Creek carry?

About 166 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 2046 High Rock over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2046 High Rock over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.