US Bridges

Pa 10; SR 0010 over Conestoga River

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi.S. of Morgantown · Structure no. 000000000020974

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,871
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 10; SR 0010 over Conestoga River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 10; SR 0010 over Conestoga River in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 7,871 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,768 by 2032. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 10; SR 0010
CrossesConestoga River
Location2 Mi.S. of Morgantown
RouteState Highway 10
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.14012, -75.90348
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,871 (2024)
Projected traffic10,768 by 2032
Trucks13%
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 10; SR 0010 over Conestoga River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 10; SR 0010 over Conestoga River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 10; SR 0010 over Conestoga River carry?

About 7,871 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Pa 10; SR 0010 over Conestoga River?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 10; SR 0010 over Conestoga River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.