US Bridges

Pa 74; Delta Rd. over Muddy Creek

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · 3 Mi. N. of Delta · Structure no. 000000000037387

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
209 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,895
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 74; Delta Rd. over Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 74; Delta Rd. over Muddy Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 4,895 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,676 by 2032. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 74; Delta Rd.
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location3 Mi. N. of Delta
RouteState Highway 74
CountyYork County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.76637, -76.32869
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,895 (2024)
Projected traffic7,676 by 2032
Trucks5%
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 byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 74; Delta Rd. over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 74; Delta Rd. over Muddy 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 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 74; Delta Rd. over Muddy Creek carry?

About 4,895 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pa 74; Delta Rd. over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 74; Delta Rd. over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.