FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SR 2038

Carrying SR 2038 over LITTLE MUDDY CREEK

3 MI.N. NEW PARK, York, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
29 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SR 2038

The SR 2038 bridge in York, Pennsylvania carries SR 2038 over LITTLE MUDDY CREEK. It was built in 1914, making it 112 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 15.5 meters (51 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 98 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 29.0 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How SR 2038 compares

▼ 10.3
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Bottom 15%
Lower load rating than 85% of Pennsylvania bridges
569
Bridges in York · 69 in Poor condition
SR 2038 29.0 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
51.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
28.0
Serviceability /30
11.5
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
29.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1914
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
15.5 m (51 ft)
Deck Width
5.2 m (17 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
98 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000037737

Condition Analysis

  • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.

How to read this record

SR 2038 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare SR 2038 against other structures in York and across Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for SR 2038?

SR 2038 in York, Pennsylvania, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SR 2038 inspected?

SR 2038's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 98 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR 2038 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for SR 2038?

SR 2038 has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SR 2038?

SR 2038 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SR 2038 and does age affect safety?

SR 2038 was built in 1914, making it 112 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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