US Bridges

T-839 Mill Creek R over Little Conewago Creek

Good

York County, Pennsylvania · 4 Miles NE of Dover · Structure no. 000000000054760

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,530
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-839 Mill Creek R over Little Conewago Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-839 Mill Creek R over Little Conewago 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 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 1,530 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,867 by 2035. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT-839 Mill Creek R
CrossesLittle Conewago Creek
Location4 Miles NE of Dover
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.02304, -76.78673
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,530 (2015)
Projected traffic1,867 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-839 Mill Creek R over Little Conewago Creek built?

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

What condition is T-839 Mill Creek R over Little Conewago 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does T-839 Mill Creek R over Little Conewago Creek carry?

About 1,530 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is T-839 Mill Creek R over Little Conewago Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns T-839 Mill Creek R over Little Conewago Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.