US Bridges

Pa 897; SR 0897 over Little Muddy Run

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 0.75 Mi. S. of Adamstown · Structure no. 000000000040473

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,616
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 897; SR 0897 over Little Muddy Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 897; SR 0897 over Little Muddy Run in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 5,616 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,539 by 2032. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 897; SR 0897
CrossesLittle Muddy Run
Location0.75 Mi. S. of Adamstown
RouteState Highway 897
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.22785, -76.06682
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,616 (2024)
Projected traffic7,539 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 897; SR 0897 over Little Muddy Run built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 897; SR 0897 over Little Muddy Run 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 897; SR 0897 over Little Muddy Run carry?

About 5,616 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pa 897; SR 0897 over Little Muddy Run?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 897; SR 0897 over Little Muddy Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.