Mcgaughlin Road over Middle Creek
PoorPosted for loadAdams County, Pennsylvania · 2 SE Fairfield/Middle Crk · Structure no. 000000000000451
- Built
- 1904
- 121 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 74 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mcgaughlin Road over Middle Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Mcgaughlin Road over Middle Creek in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1904 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 121 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2030. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Mcgaughlin Road over Middle Creek built?
It was built in 1904, making it 121 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is Mcgaughlin Road over Middle Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Mcgaughlin Road over Middle Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Mcgaughlin Road over Middle Creek?
The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Mcgaughlin Road over Middle Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.