Speedwell Forge RD over Hammer Creek
GoodLancaster County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi.Sw of Brickerville · Structure no. 000000000053596
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 58 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 370
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Speedwell Forge RD over Hammer Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Speedwell Forge RD over Hammer Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 370 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 547 by 2037. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Speedwell Forge RD over Hammer Creek built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is Speedwell Forge RD over Hammer Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Speedwell Forge RD over Hammer Creek carry?
About 370 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Speedwell Forge RD over Hammer Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Speedwell Forge RD over Hammer Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).