Poplar Hill Road over Middle Creek
GoodAdams County, Pennsylvania · 2.4 MI NW of Fairfield · Structure no. 000000000056892
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Poplar Hill Road over Middle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Poplar Hill Road over Middle Creek in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2049. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Poplar Hill Road over Middle Creek built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is Poplar Hill Road 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Poplar Hill Road over Middle Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Poplar Hill Road over Middle Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Poplar Hill Road over Middle Creek?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.