US Bridges

T-545 Stumptown RD over Trib Mill Creek

Poor

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 3/4 MI West of SR 2045 · Structure no. 000000000022097

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
515
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-545 Stumptown RD over Trib Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-545 Stumptown RD over Trib Mill Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 105 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 515 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 690 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT-545 Stumptown RD
CrossesTrib Mill Creek
Location3/4 MI West of SR 2045
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.06082, -76.18333
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic515 (2011)
Projected traffic690 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$178,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-545 Stumptown RD over Trib Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is T-545 Stumptown RD over Trib 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-545 Stumptown RD over Trib Mill Creek carry?

About 515 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is T-545 Stumptown RD over Trib Mill Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns T-545 Stumptown RD over Trib Mill Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.