US Bridges

Pa 241; SR 0241 over SR 0300 and Ramp P;PA283

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · N of Etown Boro-Mt Joy Tp · Structure no. 000000000021135

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
286 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,948
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 241; SR 0241 over SR 0300 and Ramp P;PA283 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 241; SR 0241 over SR 0300 and Ramp P;PA283 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 2,948 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,260 by 2032. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 241; SR 0241
CrossesSR 0300 and Ramp P;PA283
LocationN of Etown Boro-Mt Joy Tp
RouteState Highway 241
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.17409, -76.59596
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length286 ft (87.2 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,948 (2023)
Projected traffic3,260 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$984,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 241; SR 0241 over SR 0300 and Ramp P;PA283 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 241; SR 0241 over SR 0300 and Ramp P;PA283 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 241; SR 0241 over SR 0300 and Ramp P;PA283 carry?

About 2,948 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pa 241; SR 0241 over SR 0300 and Ramp P;PA283?

The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 241; SR 0241 over SR 0300 and Ramp P;PA283?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.