US Bridges

Emmitsburg RD over Middle Creek

Good

Adams County, Pennsylvania · .5 MI N of Md · Structure no. 000000000045853

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,335
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Emmitsburg RD over Middle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Emmitsburg RD over Middle Creek in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,335 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,183 by 2032. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesEmmitsburg RD
CrossesMiddle Creek
Location.5 MI N of Md
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.72681, -77.29903
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,335 (2024)
Projected traffic1,183 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Emmitsburg RD over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Emmitsburg RD over Middle Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.

How much traffic does Emmitsburg RD over Middle Creek carry?

About 1,335 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Emmitsburg RD over Middle Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Emmitsburg RD over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.