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Pa Tpk (I-76) over Muddy Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · Brecknock Twp · Structure no. 000000000021802

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33,608
2001 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (I-76) over Muddy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pa Tpk (I-76) over Muddy Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 33,608 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,264 by 2030. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesPa Tpk (I-76)
CrossesMuddy Creek
LocationBrecknock Twp
RouteInterstate 76
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.19103, -76.00289
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,608 (2001)
Projected traffic40,264 by 2030
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa Tpk (I-76) over Muddy 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 April 2023.

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

About 33,608 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

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

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m).

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

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.