US Bridges

Maple Ave over Groff Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · North of Center Square RD · Structure no. 000000000057596

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maple Ave over Groff Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Maple Ave over Groff Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMaple Ave
CrossesGroff Creek
LocationNorth of Center Square RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.11631, -76.18844
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span1 ft (0.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Maple Ave over Groff Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maple Ave over Groff 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 2024.

How much traffic does Maple Ave over Groff Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Maple Ave over Groff Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 1 ft (0.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Maple Ave over Groff Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.