US Bridges

T-535 Mssr Schl RD over Mill Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 3/4 MI East of T-692 · Structure no. 000000000021962

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
365
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-535 Mssr Schl RD over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-535 Mssr Schl RD over Mill Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 365 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2031. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesT-535 Mssr Schl RD
CrossesMill Creek
Location3/4 MI East of T-692
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.06511, -76.13456
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic365 (2011)
Projected traffic490 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$42,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was T-535 Mssr Schl RD over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-535 Mssr Schl RD over Mill 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does T-535 Mssr Schl RD over Mill Creek carry?

About 365 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is T-535 Mssr Schl RD over Mill Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns T-535 Mssr Schl RD over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.