US Bridges

Pa 23; SR 0023 over Landis Run

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · Near Eden;manheim Twp LN · Structure no. 000000000020988

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,810
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 23; SR 0023 over Landis Run is a concrete culvert carrying Pa 23; SR 0023 over Landis Run in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older 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 15,810 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,947 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesPa 23; SR 0023
CrossesLandis Run
LocationNear Eden;manheim Twp LN
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates40.07257, -76.26786
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,810 (2024)
Projected traffic24,947 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 23; SR 0023 over Landis Run built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 23; SR 0023 over Landis Run 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 23; SR 0023 over Landis Run carry?

About 15,810 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pa 23; SR 0023 over Landis Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns Pa 23; SR 0023 over Landis Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.