US Bridges

T382 Horsemen Bran over Milk & Water Creek

Fair

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · Steckman · Structure no. 000000000004255

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
87
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

T382 Horsemen Bran over Milk & Water Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T382 Horsemen Bran over Milk & Water Creek in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older 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 5 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 87 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 103 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesT382 Horsemen Bran
CrossesMilk & Water Creek
LocationSteckman
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.92823, -78.41979
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87 (2024)
Projected traffic103 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T382 Horsemen Bran over Milk & Water Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is T382 Horsemen Bran over Milk & Water 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does T382 Horsemen Bran over Milk & Water Creek carry?

About 87 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is T382 Horsemen Bran over Milk & Water Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns T382 Horsemen Bran over Milk & Water Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.