US Bridges

SR 1035 Klienfelt over Middle Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · Middlecrk Wildlife Refuge · Structure no. 000000000021448

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,344
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1035 Klienfelt over Middle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1035 Klienfelt over Middle Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 1,344 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,390 by 2032. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSR 1035 Klienfelt
CrossesMiddle Creek
LocationMiddlecrk Wildlife Refuge
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.2645, -76.23837
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,344 (2023)
Projected traffic1,390 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$468,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1035 Klienfelt over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1035 Klienfelt over Middle 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does SR 1035 Klienfelt over Middle Creek carry?

About 1,344 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 1035 Klienfelt over Middle Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1035 Klienfelt over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.