T-479 Old Pike RD over Hammer Creek
FairPosted for loadLancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1/2 MI South of SR 4008 · Structure no. 000000000021947
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2012 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-479 Old Pike RD over Hammer Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-479 Old Pike RD over Hammer Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 75 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 135 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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-479 Old Pike RD over Hammer Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is T-479 Old Pike RD over Hammer Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does T-479 Old Pike RD over Hammer Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2012 count).
How long is T-479 Old Pike RD over Hammer Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns T-479 Old Pike RD over Hammer Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.