US Bridges

T-692 Hess RD over Mill Creek

Poor

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1000 Ft North of SR 772 · Structure no. 000000000021965

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
620
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-692 Hess RD over Mill Creek is a concrete slab carrying T-692 Hess RD over Mill Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 95 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 620 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 830 by 2031. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesT-692 Hess RD
CrossesMill Creek
Location1000 Ft North of SR 772
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.06444, -76.14697
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2011)
Projected traffic830 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$200,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was T-692 Hess RD over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is T-692 Hess 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-692 Hess RD over Mill Creek carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is T-692 Hess RD over Mill Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns T-692 Hess RD over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.