US Bridges

Pa 462; Market St. over Mill Creek

Good

York County, Pennsylvania · 0.01 MI W of EXIT-19 I-83 · Structure no. 000000000069543

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,918
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 462; Market St. over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 462; Market St. over Mill Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 29,918 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,962 by 2041. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 462; Market St.
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.01 MI W of EXIT-19 I-83
RouteState Highway 462
CountyYork County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.97291, -76.69443
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,918 (2023)
Projected traffic58,962 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 462; Market St. over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 462; Market St. over Mill 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 462; Market St. over Mill Creek carry?

About 29,918 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pa 462; Market St. over Mill Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 462; Market St. over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.