US Bridges

T-853 Bentz Mill R over N. Br. of Bermudian CR

Good

York County, Pennsylvania · 2.0 Miles NW of SR 4012 · Structure no. 000000000054660

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
134
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-853 Bentz Mill R over N. Br. of Bermudian CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-853 Bentz Mill R over N. Br. of Bermudian CR 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 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 134 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 162 by 2036. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT-853 Bentz Mill R
CrossesN. Br. of Bermudian CR
Location2.0 Miles NW of SR 4012
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.03691, -77.00893
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic134 (2016)
Projected traffic162 by 2036
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 T-853 Bentz Mill R over N. Br. of Bermudian CR built?

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

What condition is T-853 Bentz Mill R over N. Br. of Bermudian CR 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does T-853 Bentz Mill R over N. Br. of Bermudian CR carry?

About 134 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is T-853 Bentz Mill R over N. Br. of Bermudian CR?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns T-853 Bentz Mill R over N. Br. of Bermudian CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.