US Bridges

SR 1013 over Groff Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mi.S. of Vogansville · Structure no. 000000000021395

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,065
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1013 over Groff Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 1013 over Groff Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 2,065 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,556 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1013
CrossesGroff Creek
Location1.5 Mi.S. of Vogansville
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.10534, -76.13892
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,065 (2024)
Projected traffic1,556 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$70,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1013 over Groff Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1013 over Groff 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1013 over Groff Creek carry?

About 2,065 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 1013 over Groff Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1013 over Groff Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.