US Bridges

1059 Muddy Creek over Ramp Ef (turnpike)

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · Tp EXIT-21 Ramp (spur Rd) · Structure no. 000000000021490

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
211 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,304
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

1059 Muddy Creek over Ramp Ef (turnpike) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 1059 Muddy Creek over Ramp Ef (turnpike) in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 2,304 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,143 by 2032. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries1059 Muddy Creek
CrossesRamp Ef (turnpike)
LocationTp EXIT-21 Ramp (spur Rd)
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.21464, -76.08012
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,304 (2024)
Projected traffic4,143 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 1059 Muddy Creek over Ramp Ef (turnpike) built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1059 Muddy Creek over Ramp Ef (turnpike) 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 1059 Muddy Creek over Ramp Ef (turnpike) carry?

About 2,304 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 1059 Muddy Creek over Ramp Ef (turnpike)?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns 1059 Muddy Creek over Ramp Ef (turnpike)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.