Pa 272; Reading RD over Little Muddy Creek
PoorLancaster County, Pennsylvania · Adamstown Boro · Structure no. 000000000021161
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,074
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 272; Reading RD over Little Muddy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 272; Reading RD over Little Muddy Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 9,074 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,966 by 2032. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 272; Reading RD over Little Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pa 272; Reading RD over Little Muddy Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.
How much traffic does Pa 272; Reading RD over Little Muddy Creek carry?
About 9,074 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Pa 272; Reading RD over Little Muddy Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 272; Reading RD over Little Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.