Hilltown Road over Marsh Creek
FairAdams County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 E.Cshtwn/Marsh Creek · Structure no. 000000000000418
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2009 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hilltown Road over Marsh Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hilltown Road over Marsh Creek in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2030. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hilltown Road over Marsh Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hilltown Road over Marsh Creek 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 2023.
How much traffic does Hilltown Road over Marsh Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Hilltown Road over Marsh Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Hilltown Road over Marsh Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.