US Bridges

SR 1024 Lincoln RD over Hammer Creek

Good

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 0.8 Mi.E. Brunnerville · Structure no. 000000000021413

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,469
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1024 Lincoln RD over Hammer Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1024 Lincoln RD over Hammer Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 51 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,469 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,916 by 2032. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 1024 Lincoln RD
CrossesHammer Creek
Location0.8 Mi.E. Brunnerville
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.18361, -76.26619
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,469 (2023)
Projected traffic3,916 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$117,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1024 Lincoln RD over Hammer Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is SR 1024 Lincoln RD over Hammer Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1024 Lincoln RD over Hammer Creek carry?

About 2,469 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 1024 Lincoln RD over Hammer Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1024 Lincoln RD over Hammer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.