T-854 Rock RD over Middle Creek
PoorClosed to trafficLancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1/2 Mile SW of SR 322 · Structure no. 000000000021862
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 260
- 2011 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-854 Rock RD over Middle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-854 Rock RD over Middle Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 85 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2031. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 21 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 | 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-854 Rock RD over Middle Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is T-854 Rock RD over Middle 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does T-854 Rock RD over Middle Creek carry?
About 260 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is T-854 Rock RD over Middle Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns T-854 Rock RD over Middle Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.