US Bridges

Centerville RD over Mill Creek

Poor

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mi. S.Of Groffdale · Structure no. 000000000021378

Built
1916
109 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
817
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Centerville RD over Mill Creek is a concrete other carrying Centerville RD over Mill Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 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 817 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,085 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCenterville RD
CrossesMill Creek
Location1.5 Mi. S.Of Groffdale
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.07091, -76.11413
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic817 (2023)
Projected traffic1,085 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$575,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Centerville RD over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.

What condition is Centerville RD 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Centerville RD over Mill Creek carry?

About 817 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Centerville RD over Mill Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Centerville RD over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.