US Bridges

Mcclays Mill RD over Middle Spring Creek

Good

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · 2 Miles N of Shippensburg · Structure no. 000000000053761

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,092
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcclays Mill RD over Middle Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mcclays Mill RD over Middle Spring Creek in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 1,092 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,634 by 2032. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMcclays Mill RD
CrossesMiddle Spring Creek
Location2 Miles N of Shippensburg
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.08343, -77.54299
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,092 (2024)
Projected traffic1,634 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcclays Mill RD over Middle Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcclays Mill RD over Middle Spring 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Mcclays Mill RD over Middle Spring Creek carry?

About 1,092 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Mcclays Mill RD over Middle Spring Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Mcclays Mill RD over Middle Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).