US Bridges

Pa 772; SR 0772 over Muddy Run

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.N.W. Intercourse · Structure no. 000000000021337

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,608
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 772; SR 0772 over Muddy Run is a concrete frame carrying Pa 772; SR 0772 over Muddy Run in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 6 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 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPa 772; SR 0772
CrossesMuddy Run
Location1 Mi.N.W. Intercourse
RouteState Highway 772
Coordinates40.04734, -76.11715
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 Pa 772; SR 0772 over Muddy Run built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 772; SR 0772 over Muddy Run 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 772; SR 0772 over Muddy Run carry?

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

How long is Pa 772; SR 0772 over Muddy Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 772; SR 0772 over Muddy Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.