US Bridges

SR 3028 over Mill Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.S.E. of Lancaster · Structure no. 000000000021651

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,763
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3028 over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3028 over Mill Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 12,763 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,434 by 2032. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 3028
CrossesMill Creek
Location1 Mi.S.E. of Lancaster
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.01831, -76.26159
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,763 (2023)
Projected traffic15,434 by 2032
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3028 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3028 over Mill 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 3028 over Mill Creek carry?

About 12,763 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 3028 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3028 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.