T-966 Wissler RD over Middle Creek
PoorLancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mile SW of SR 322 · Structure no. 000000000021863
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 105
- 2011 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-966 Wissler RD over Middle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-966 Wissler RD over Middle Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940, 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.
It carries about 105 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2031. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 15 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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-966 Wissler RD over Middle Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is T-966 Wissler 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-966 Wissler RD over Middle Creek carry?
About 105 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is T-966 Wissler RD over Middle Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns T-966 Wissler RD over Middle Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.