York County Bridge Report Card
York County scores 55 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
York County, Pennsylvania
York County has 566 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 61 rated poor and 38 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 10.8% is at or below the 12.1% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 399,752 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives York County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 55/100 (F). The county has 566 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 61 in poor condition and 38 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 399,752 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 10.8% | 21.6 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 10.5% of measured traffic | 7.9 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 6.7% | 13.4 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 52 years vs 48 nationally | 1.8 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 3,816,732 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 10.8% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 12.1% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 6.7% |
| Average Bridge Age | 52 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 399,752 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in York County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR 3070 over Trib W Br Codorus Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,216 | 1940 |
| SR 2095 over Trib Of E Br Codorus CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,695 | 1941 |
| Pa 616; SR 0616 over S Br Codorus Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,760 | 1910 |
| SR 2069 over Muddy Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 938 | 1933 |
| Red Mill Road over Fishing Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 624 | 1910 |
| Fair School RD over Centerville Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 600 | 1920 |
| SR 2018 over Otter Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 333 | 1907 |
| Detters Mill Road over Tributary Conewago Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 273 | 1927 |
| S.church Street over South Branch Rambo Run X | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 193 | 1933 |
| Circle Drive over Pine Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 150 | 1970 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.