US Bridges

722 Newport Road over Mill Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · S on 772 from 23 · Structure no. 000000000021335

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,608
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

722 Newport Road over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 722 Newport Road over Mill Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,608 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,426 by 2032. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Carries722 Newport Road
CrossesMill Creek
LocationS on 772 from 23
RouteState Highway 772
Coordinates40.06278, -76.15635
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,608 (2024)
Projected traffic4,426 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 722 Newport Road over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is 722 Newport Road over Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does 722 Newport Road over Mill Creek carry?

About 3,608 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is 722 Newport Road over Mill Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns 722 Newport Road over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.