US Bridges

SR 2048 over Branch of Muddy Creek

Good

York County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.N.E. of Laurel · Structure no. 000000000068552

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
149
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2048 over Branch of Muddy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 2048 over Branch of Muddy Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 149 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 362 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 2048
CrossesBranch of Muddy Creek
Location1 Mi.N.E. of Laurel
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.83275, -76.50286
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic149 (2024)
Projected traffic362 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 2048 over Branch of Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2048 over Branch of Muddy 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2048 over Branch of Muddy Creek carry?

About 149 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 2048 over Branch of Muddy Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2048 over Branch of Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.