US Bridges

SR 1013 over Mill Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mi. SE of Groffdale · Structure no. 000000000021392

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,386
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1013 over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1013 over Mill Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 88 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 2,386 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,224 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1013
CrossesMill Creek
Location1.5 Mi. SE of Groffdale
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.07224, -76.10432
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,386 (2023)
Projected traffic2,224 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$596,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1013 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is SR 1013 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1013 over Mill Creek carry?

About 2,386 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 1013 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1013 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.