US Bridges

SR 1024 Lincoln RD over Middle Creek

Poor

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mi.E. of Brunnerville · Structure no. 000000000021414

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,469
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1024 Lincoln RD over Middle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1024 Lincoln RD over Middle 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 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.

It carries about 2,469 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,916 by 2032. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1024 Lincoln RD
CrossesMiddle Creek
Location1.5 Mi.E. of Brunnerville
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.18771, -76.23926
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$610,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1024 Lincoln RD over Middle Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 1024 Lincoln RD 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 1024 Lincoln RD over Middle Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 1024 Lincoln RD over Middle Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1024 Lincoln RD over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.