Sinkhole closes bridge in southern York County

A bridge in southern York County has been closed after an inspector found a sinkhole on the road approaching the span, according to the state Department of Transportation.

The New Park Road bridge over the tributary to Alum Creek in Fawn Township will be closed until repairs can be made.

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The sinkhole measures about 5-inches to 6-inches in diameter and is up to 44 inches deep, the news release states.

"A portion of the surrounding asphalt pavement measuring 4 feet by 4 feet appears to have subsided between 1 to 2 inches," it says.

In addition to the sinkhole, a crack in the wing wall of the span might need to be addressed, the agency said.

The span was built in 1908 and carries about 1,200 vehicles a day.