US Bridges

Klienfeltersvil RD over Middle Creek

Good

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 0.7 MI North of Newtown · Structure no. 000000000053877

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,344
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Klienfeltersvil RD over Middle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Klienfeltersvil RD over Middle Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 1,344 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,470 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesKlienfeltersvil RD
CrossesMiddle Creek
Location0.7 MI North of Newtown
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.24528, -76.24887
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,344 (2023)
Projected traffic1,470 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Klienfeltersvil RD over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Klienfeltersvil RD 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Klienfeltersvil RD over Middle Creek carry?

About 1,344 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Klienfeltersvil RD over Middle Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Klienfeltersvil RD over Middle Creek?

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