US Bridges

Pa 241; W.High ST over Conoy Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · N of Sq-Elizabethtn Boro · Structure no. 000000000021134

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,680
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 241; W.High ST over Conoy Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Pa 241; W.High ST over Conoy Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 5,680 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,217 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 241; W.High ST
CrossesConoy Creek
LocationN of Sq-Elizabethtn Boro
RouteState Highway 241
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.14971, -76.61049
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,680 (2023)
Projected traffic12,217 by 2032
Trucks8%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$376,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 241; W.High ST over Conoy Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 241; W.High ST over Conoy 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 241; W.High ST over Conoy Creek carry?

About 5,680 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pa 241; W.High ST over Conoy Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 241; W.High ST over Conoy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.