US Bridges

Mill Creek Road over East Octoraro Creek

Good

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1200 Ft East of SR 2009 · Structure no. 000000000067676

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
455
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Creek Road over East Octoraro Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mill Creek Road over East Octoraro Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 455 vehicles a day, projected to reach 610 by 2032. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMill Creek Road
CrossesEast Octoraro Creek
Location1200 Ft East of SR 2009
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.93747, -75.98432
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic455 (2012)
Projected traffic610 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Mill Creek Road over East Octoraro Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Creek Road over East Octoraro 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Mill Creek Road over East Octoraro Creek carry?

About 455 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Mill Creek Road over East Octoraro Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Creek Road over East Octoraro Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.