T-451 Lamparter RD over Meetinghouse Creek
PoorPosted for loadLancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1/2 Mile S of SR 372 · Structure no. 000000000021830
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 245
- 2011 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-451 Lamparter RD over Meetinghouse Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-451 Lamparter RD over Meetinghouse Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 245 vehicles a day, projected to reach 325 by 2031. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-451 Lamparter RD over Meetinghouse Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is T-451 Lamparter RD over Meetinghouse Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does T-451 Lamparter RD over Meetinghouse Creek carry?
About 245 vehicles per day (2011 count).
How long is T-451 Lamparter RD over Meetinghouse Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns T-451 Lamparter RD over Meetinghouse Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.