US Bridges

Pa 23; SR 0023 over Trib Little Conestoga

Good

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 Mi.W. of Lancaster · Structure no. 000000000020983

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,688
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 23; SR 0023 over Trib Little Conestoga is a concrete culvert carrying Pa 23; SR 0023 over Trib Little Conestoga in Lancaster 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,688 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,635 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPa 23; SR 0023
CrossesTrib Little Conestoga
Location0.5 Mi.W. of Lancaster
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates40.0479, -76.34126
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,688 (2024)
Projected traffic17,635 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 23; SR 0023 over Trib Little Conestoga built?

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

What condition is Pa 23; SR 0023 over Trib Little Conestoga 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 23; SR 0023 over Trib Little Conestoga carry?

About 11,688 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pa 23; SR 0023 over Trib Little Conestoga?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 23; SR 0023 over Trib Little Conestoga?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.