US Bridges

Martindale RD over Muddy Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mi.W of Martindale · Structure no. 000000000021386

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
187 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,972
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Martindale RD over Muddy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Martindale RD over Muddy Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 73 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 4,972 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,850 by 2032. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMartindale RD
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location1.5 Mi.W of Martindale
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.15614, -76.11445
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,972 (2024)
Projected traffic4,850 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$500,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Martindale RD over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Martindale RD over Muddy 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Martindale RD over Muddy Creek carry?

About 4,972 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Martindale RD over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Martindale RD over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.