T963 Gehmn Schl RD over Little Muddy Creek
PoorClosed to trafficLancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1300 Ft West of 897 · Structure no. 000000000021846
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 310
- 2012 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T963 Gehmn Schl RD over Little Muddy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T963 Gehmn Schl RD over Little Muddy Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 310 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 415 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 T963 Gehmn Schl RD over Little Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is T963 Gehmn Schl 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 T963 Gehmn Schl RD over Little Muddy Creek carry?
About 310 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is T963 Gehmn Schl RD over Little Muddy Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns T963 Gehmn Schl RD over Little Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.