US Bridges

Twp RD(SR3002) over Peters Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · Peach Bottom · Structure no. 000000000021596

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
134
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp RD(SR3002) over Peters Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Twp RD(SR3002) over Peters Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 6 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 134 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 301 by 2032. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesTwp RD(SR3002)
CrossesPeters Creek
LocationPeach Bottom
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.75778, -76.232
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
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic134 (2024)
Projected traffic301 by 2032
Trucks3%
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$130,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Twp RD(SR3002) over Peters Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twp RD(SR3002) over Peters 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Twp RD(SR3002) over Peters Creek carry?

About 134 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Twp RD(SR3002) over Peters Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Twp RD(SR3002) over Peters Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.