US Bridges

Walnut ST (pa 23) over Millcross RD (T-548)

Good

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · Walnut ST Extension · Structure no. 000000000068409

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
167 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walnut ST (pa 23) over Millcross RD (T-548) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walnut ST (pa 23) over Millcross RD (T-548) in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,500 by 2027. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesWalnut ST (pa 23)
CrossesMillcross RD (T-548)
LocationWalnut ST Extension
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.059, -76.25488
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic10,500 by 2027
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Walnut ST (pa 23) over Millcross RD (T-548) built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walnut ST (pa 23) over Millcross RD (T-548) 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Walnut ST (pa 23) over Millcross RD (T-548) carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Walnut ST (pa 23) over Millcross RD (T-548)?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Walnut ST (pa 23) over Millcross RD (T-548)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.