US Bridges

T705 Mtn Spring RD over Middle Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · At SR 1035 Intersect · Structure no. 000000000042221

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T705 Mtn Spring RD over Middle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T705 Mtn Spring RD over Middle Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 105 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 145 by 2031. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesT705 Mtn Spring RD
CrossesMiddle Creek
LocationAt SR 1035 Intersect
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.24864, -76.24959
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2011)
Projected traffic145 by 2031
Trucks1%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T705 Mtn Spring RD over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is T705 Mtn Spring RD over Middle 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 T705 Mtn Spring RD over Middle Creek carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is T705 Mtn Spring RD over Middle Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns T705 Mtn Spring RD over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.