US Bridges

T-883 Gettysburg P over Trib Yellow Breeches Ck

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · 300 Ft SW Chestnut Grove · Structure no. 000000000057223

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,716
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-883 Gettysburg P over Trib Yellow Breeches Ck is a concrete slab carrying T-883 Gettysburg P over Trib Yellow Breeches Ck in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,716 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,988 by 2049. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT-883 Gettysburg P
CrossesTrib Yellow Breeches Ck
Location300 Ft SW Chestnut Grove
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.14747, -77.01194
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,716 (2019)
Projected traffic2,988 by 2049
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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-883 Gettysburg P over Trib Yellow Breeches Ck built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-883 Gettysburg P over Trib Yellow Breeches Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does T-883 Gettysburg P over Trib Yellow Breeches Ck carry?

About 2,716 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is T-883 Gettysburg P over Trib Yellow Breeches Ck?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns T-883 Gettysburg P over Trib Yellow Breeches Ck?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.