SR 1046 over Trib. to Muddy Creek
PoorLancaster County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 Mi.W. of Bowmansville · Structure no. 000000000021470
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,648
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 1046 over Trib. to Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1046 over Trib. to Muddy Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 1,648 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,362 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 1046 over Trib. to Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 1046 over Trib. to Muddy 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SR 1046 over Trib. to Muddy Creek carry?
About 1,648 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR 1046 over Trib. to Muddy Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR 1046 over Trib. to Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.