US Bridges

Pa 896; SR 0896 over Mill Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 0.3 Mi.S. of Pa 340 · Structure no. 000000000021347

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
96 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,346
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 896; SR 0896 over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 896; SR 0896 over Mill Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 59 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 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 7,346 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,349 by 2032. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 896; SR 0896
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.3 Mi.S. of Pa 340
RouteState Highway 896
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.03461, -76.19805
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,346 (2024)
Projected traffic12,349 by 2032
Trucks5%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$996,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 896; SR 0896 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Pa 896; SR 0896 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does Pa 896; SR 0896 over Mill Creek carry?

About 7,346 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pa 896; SR 0896 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 896; SR 0896 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.