US Bridges

Pa 23; SR 0023 over Conestoga River

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 0.25 MI South of US 30 · Structure no. 000000000020986

Built
1992
33 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
840 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
14,723
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 23; SR 0023 over Conestoga River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 23; SR 0023 over Conestoga River in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1992 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 33 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 6 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 14,723 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,297 by 2042. The structure is 840 ft (256 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesPa 23; SR 0023
CrossesConestoga River
Location0.25 MI South of US 30
RouteState Highway 23
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.05353, -76.27204
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length840 ft (256 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,723 (2024)
Projected traffic21,297 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 23; SR 0023 over Conestoga River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Pa 23; SR 0023 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 November 2022.

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

About 14,723 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pa 23; SR 0023 over Conestoga River?

The structure is 840 ft (256 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 23; SR 0023 over Conestoga River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.