US Bridges

T-774 Quarry Road over Meetinghouse Creek

PoorPosted for load

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1000 NW of SR 372 · Structure no. 000000000021834

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
185
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-774 Quarry Road over Meetinghouse Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-774 Quarry Road over Meetinghouse Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 185 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 245 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT-774 Quarry Road
CrossesMeetinghouse Creek
Location1000 NW of SR 372
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.92487, -76.08283
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.1 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185 (2011)
Projected traffic245 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$28,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-774 Quarry Road over Meetinghouse Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-774 Quarry Road 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-774 Quarry Road over Meetinghouse Creek carry?

About 185 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is T-774 Quarry Road over Meetinghouse Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns T-774 Quarry Road over Meetinghouse Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.