T-598 Clay RD over Hammer Creek
FairLancaster County, Pennsylvania · 2000 Ft North of SR 1024 · Structure no. 000000000022104
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 310
- 2011 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-598 Clay RD over Hammer Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-598 Clay RD over Hammer Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 415 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-598 Clay RD over Hammer Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is T-598 Clay RD over Hammer 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does T-598 Clay RD over Hammer Creek carry?
About 310 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is T-598 Clay RD over Hammer Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns T-598 Clay RD over Hammer Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.