US Bridges

23 New Holland Pk. over Conestoga River

Good

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 0.75 Mi. N.E. of Eden · Structure no. 000000000020989

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
230 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,810
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

23 New Holland Pk. over Conestoga River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying 23 New Holland Pk. over Conestoga River in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 15,810 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,947 by 2032. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Carries23 New Holland Pk.
CrossesConestoga River
Location0.75 Mi. N.E. of Eden
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates40.07755, -76.25931
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating84 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 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 and pedestrian
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 23 New Holland Pk. over Conestoga River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is 23 New Holland Pk. over Conestoga River 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 23 New Holland Pk. over Conestoga River carry?

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

How long is 23 New Holland Pk. over Conestoga River?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns 23 New Holland Pk. over Conestoga River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.