US Bridges

T-478 Hollow Road over Trib Big Beaver Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 100 Ft. South of T-413 · Structure no. 000000000022033

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
320
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-478 Hollow Road over Trib Big Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T-478 Hollow Road over Trib Big Beaver Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 320 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 425 by 2031. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT-478 Hollow Road
CrossesTrib Big Beaver Creek
Location100 Ft. South of T-413
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.93173, -76.22444
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2011)
Projected traffic425 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-478 Hollow Road over Trib Big Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-478 Hollow Road over Trib Big Beaver 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 2023.

How much traffic does T-478 Hollow Road over Trib Big Beaver Creek carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is T-478 Hollow Road over Trib Big Beaver Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns T-478 Hollow Road over Trib Big Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.