US Bridges

Andersontown RD over Yellow Breeches Creek

Good

York County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI NE of Andersontown · Structure no. 000000000054077

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
171
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Andersontown RD over Yellow Breeches Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Andersontown RD over Yellow Breeches 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 171 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 314 by 2032. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAndersontown RD
CrossesYellow Breeches Creek
Location1 MI NE of Andersontown
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.16226, -76.9218
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic171 (2024)
Projected traffic314 by 2032
Trucks3%
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 Andersontown RD over Yellow Breeches Creek built?

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

What condition is Andersontown RD 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 2024.

How much traffic does Andersontown RD over Yellow Breeches Creek carry?

About 171 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Andersontown RD over Yellow Breeches Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Andersontown RD over Yellow Breeches Creek?

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