US Bridges

Pa Tpk (I-76) over Middle Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · Clay Twp · Structure no. 000000000021776

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,971
2001 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (I-76) over Middle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pa Tpk (I-76) over Middle Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 24,971 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,334 by 2030. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPa Tpk (I-76)
CrossesMiddle Creek
LocationClay Twp
RouteInterstate 76
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.24194, -76.24536
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,971 (2001)
Projected traffic32,334 by 2030
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 Pa Tpk (I-76) over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa Tpk (I-76) over Middle 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Pa Tpk (I-76) over Middle Creek carry?

About 24,971 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk (I-76) over Middle Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m).

Who owns Pa Tpk (I-76) over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.