US Bridges

SR 2021 Ducktown over Kreutz Creek

Good

York County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mile SE of Hallam · Structure no. 000000000054615

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
127 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,015
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2021 Ducktown over Kreutz Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2021 Ducktown over Kreutz Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 1,015 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,295 by 2032. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 2021 Ducktown
CrossesKreutz Creek
Location1.5 Mile SE of Hallam
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.00256, -76.5754
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,015 (2024)
Projected traffic1,295 by 2032
Trucks3%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2021 Ducktown over Kreutz Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2021 Ducktown over Kreutz 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 SR 2021 Ducktown over Kreutz Creek carry?

About 1,015 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 2021 Ducktown over Kreutz Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2021 Ducktown over Kreutz Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.