US Bridges

T842 Kramer Mll RD over Little Muddy Creek

PoorPosted for load

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 2000 Ft West of SR 1059 · Structure no. 000000000021844

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
310
2012 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T842 Kramer Mll RD over Little Muddy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T842 Kramer Mll RD over Little Muddy Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 80 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 415 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT842 Kramer Mll RD
CrossesLittle Muddy Creek
Location2000 Ft West of SR 1059
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.20304, -76.0899
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2012)
Projected traffic415 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$117,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was T842 Kramer Mll RD over Little Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is T842 Kramer Mll RD over Little Muddy 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does T842 Kramer Mll RD over Little Muddy Creek carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is T842 Kramer Mll RD over Little Muddy Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns T842 Kramer Mll RD over Little Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.