US Bridges

Kiwanis RD over Mill Creek

FairPosted for load

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1500 Ft West of SR 2039 · Structure no. 000000000022132

Built
1876
149 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kiwanis RD over Mill Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Kiwanis RD over Mill Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1876 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 149 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2032. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKiwanis RD
CrossesMill Creek
Location1500 Ft West of SR 2039
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.01516, -76.28224
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck12 ft (3.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2012)
Projected traffic75 by 2032
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kiwanis RD over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1876, making it 149 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is Kiwanis RD over Mill 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 2024.

How much traffic does Kiwanis RD over Mill Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Kiwanis RD over Mill Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Kiwanis RD over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.