US Bridges

Twin Bridge RD over Dennis Creek

Good

Franklin County, Pennsylvania · Crottlestown RD Intersect · Structure no. 000000000047107

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
307
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twin Bridge RD over Dennis Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Twin Bridge RD over Dennis Creek in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 307 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 383 by 2031. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTwin Bridge RD
CrossesDennis Creek
LocationCrottlestown RD Intersect
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.94668, -77.73978
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic307 (2011)
Projected traffic383 by 2031
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Twin Bridge RD over Dennis Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twin Bridge RD over Dennis 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Twin Bridge RD over Dennis Creek carry?

About 307 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Twin Bridge RD over Dennis Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Twin Bridge RD over Dennis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.