US Bridges

T-503 Hollinger RD over Mill Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 250 Ft SW of US 222 · Structure no. 000000000022129

Built
1917
108 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-503 Hollinger RD over Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying T-503 Hollinger RD over Mill Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 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 1 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2031. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesT-503 Hollinger RD
CrossesMill Creek
Location250 Ft SW of US 222
RouteCity Street 509
Coordinates40.00264, -76.29424
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
Deck1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Superstructure1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2011)
Projected traffic200 by 2031
Trucks0%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$773,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-503 Hollinger RD over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-503 Hollinger 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does T-503 Hollinger RD over Mill Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is T-503 Hollinger RD over Mill Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns T-503 Hollinger RD over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.