SR 1020 Meadow Val over Middle Creek
PoorPosted for loadLancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1MI N Millway · Structure no. 000000000021406
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,206
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 1020 Meadow Val over Middle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1020 Meadow Val over Middle Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,206 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,415 by 2032. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 1020 Meadow Val over Middle Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 1020 Meadow Val over Middle 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does SR 1020 Meadow Val over Middle Creek carry?
About 2,206 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR 1020 Meadow Val over Middle Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR 1020 Meadow Val over Middle Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.