US Bridges

SR 1042 over Muddy Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 0.75 MI NW of Bowmansvill · Structure no. 000000000021460

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,523
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1042 over Muddy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 1042 over Muddy Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 4,523 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,005 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1042
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location0.75 MI NW of Bowmansvill
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.20446, -76.02219
Functional classUrban Local

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.
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,523 (2024)
Projected traffic5,005 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$157,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1042 over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1042 over Muddy 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1042 over Muddy Creek carry?

About 4,523 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 1042 over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1042 over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.