Pa 340; Old Phila over Mill Creek
PoorLancaster County, Pennsylvania · 0.7 Mi. East of Smoketown · Structure no. 000000000021229
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 107 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,329
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 340; Old Phila over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 340; Old Phila over Mill Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 10,329 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,670 by 2032. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 45 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 340; Old Phila over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pa 340; Old Phila over Mill 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Pa 340; Old Phila over Mill Creek carry?
About 10,329 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Pa 340; Old Phila over Mill Creek?
The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 340; Old Phila over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.