US Bridges

Jacobs Mill RD over Oil Creek

Good

York County, Pennsylvania · Jacobs Mills · Structure no. 000000000054073

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
980
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jacobs Mill RD over Oil Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jacobs Mill RD over Oil Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 980 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,125 by 2032. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJacobs Mill RD
CrossesOil Creek
LocationJacobs Mills
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.83174, -76.92729
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic980 (2024)
Projected traffic2,125 by 2032
Trucks10%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jacobs Mill RD over Oil Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jacobs Mill RD over Oil 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Jacobs Mill RD over Oil Creek carry?

About 980 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Jacobs Mill RD over Oil Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Jacobs Mill RD over Oil Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).