T-655 Beechdale RD over Mill Creek
PoorLancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI NW of SR 340 · Structure no. 000000000022100
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 61 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 570
- 2011 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-655 Beechdale RD over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-655 Beechdale RD over Mill Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920, 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 570 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 760 by 2031. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-655 Beechdale RD over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is T-655 Beechdale 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-655 Beechdale RD over Mill Creek carry?
About 570 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is T-655 Beechdale RD over Mill Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns T-655 Beechdale RD over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.