US Bridges

Pa 216; SR 0216 over Pierceville Run

Good

York County, Pennsylvania · 3.5 Mi. SW of Glenn Rock · Structure no. 000000000057135

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,066
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 216; SR 0216 over Pierceville Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 216; SR 0216 over Pierceville Run in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 4,066 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,117 by 2032. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 216; SR 0216
CrossesPierceville Run
Location3.5 Mi. SW of Glenn Rock
RouteState Highway 216
CountyYork County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.75767, -76.77492
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJuly 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,066 (2023)
Projected traffic5,117 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Pa 216; SR 0216 over Pierceville Run built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 216; SR 0216 over Pierceville Run 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 216; SR 0216 over Pierceville Run carry?

About 4,066 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pa 216; SR 0216 over Pierceville Run?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 216; SR 0216 over Pierceville Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.