US Bridges

T-773 Groffdale RD over Mill Creek

Poor

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI North of SR 772 · Structure no. 000000000021964

Built
1917
108 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-773 Groffdale RD over Mill Creek is a concrete other carrying T-773 Groffdale RD over Mill Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2031. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT-773 Groffdale RD
CrossesMill Creek
Location1 MI North of SR 772
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.06649, -76.12639
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2011)
Projected traffic400 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$186,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was T-773 Groffdale RD over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-773 Groffdale RD over Mill 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does T-773 Groffdale RD over Mill Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is T-773 Groffdale RD over Mill Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns T-773 Groffdale RD over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.