US Bridges

28th Division HWY over Middle Creek

Good

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · Village of Clay · Structure no. 000000000053865

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,549
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

28th Division HWY over Middle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 28th Division HWY over Middle Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 11,549 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,157 by 2032. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Carries28th Division HWY
CrossesMiddle Creek
LocationVillage of Clay
RouteU.S. Route 322
Coordinates40.21915, -76.25727
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,549 (2024)
Projected traffic13,157 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 28th Division HWY over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is 28th Division HWY over Middle 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 28th Division HWY over Middle Creek carry?

About 11,549 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is 28th Division HWY over Middle Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns 28th Division HWY over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).