US Bridges

Access Road over Indian Rock Dam

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · Indian Rock Dam Pa · Structure no. CEPNABPA-000001

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Corps of Engineers (Civil)

About this bridge

Access Road over Indian Rock Dam is a steel truss - deck carrying Access Road over Indian Rock Dam in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 76 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 6 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2044. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAccess Road
CrossesIndian Rock Dam
LocationIndian Rock Dam Pa
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyYork County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.92239, -76.75318
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2024)
Projected traffic500 by 2044
Trucks2%
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

OwnerCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Maintained byCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$61,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Access Road over Indian Rock Dam built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Access Road over Indian Rock Dam 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Access Road over Indian Rock Dam carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Access Road over Indian Rock Dam?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Access Road over Indian Rock Dam?

It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).