US Bridges

Pa 625; SR 0625 over Muddy Creek

Poor

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi. S. of Bowmansville · Structure no. 000000000021292

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,968
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 625; SR 0625 over Muddy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 625; SR 0625 over Muddy Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5,968 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,679 by 2032. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesPa 625; SR 0625
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location1 Mi. S. of Bowmansville
RouteState Highway 625
Coordinates40.18928, -76.01691
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,968 (2024)
Projected traffic7,679 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$377,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 625; SR 0625 over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 625; SR 0625 over 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 625; SR 0625 over Muddy Creek carry?

About 5,968 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pa 625; SR 0625 over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 625; SR 0625 over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.