Pa 72; SR 0072 over Little Conestoga Creek
FairLancaster County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 Mi. N. of Pa 283 · Structure no. 000000000021050
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 1954
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20,141
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 72; SR 0072 over Little Conestoga Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 72; SR 0072 over Little Conestoga Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 98 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 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 20,141 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,751 by 2032. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 72; SR 0072 over Little Conestoga Creek built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.
What condition is Pa 72; SR 0072 over Little Conestoga Creek 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 72; SR 0072 over Little Conestoga Creek carry?
About 20,141 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Pa 72; SR 0072 over Little Conestoga Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 72; SR 0072 over Little Conestoga Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.