US Bridges

Pa 23; SR 0023 over Conestoga River

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.W. of Churchtown · Structure no. 000000000020996

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,484
2023 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 1973, so it is 52 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 6,484 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,258 by 2032. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 23; SR 0023
CrossesConestoga River
Location1 Mi.W. of Churchtown
RouteState Highway 23
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.13166, -75.97756
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,484 (2023)
Projected traffic10,258 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Conestoga River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

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 April 2024.

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

About 6,484 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

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

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 23; SR 0023 over Conestoga River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.