US Bridges

Pa 272; SR 0272 over Little Conowingo Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 Mi.W. of Oakryn · Structure no. 000000000021138

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,345
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 272; SR 0272 over Little Conowingo Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pa 272; SR 0272 over Little Conowingo Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 3,345 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,046 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 272; SR 0272
CrossesLittle Conowingo Creek
Location0.5 Mi.W. of Oakryn
RouteState Highway 272
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.77766, -76.13056
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,345 (2024)
Projected traffic4,046 by 2032
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 272; SR 0272 over Little Conowingo Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 272; SR 0272 over Little Conowingo 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 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 272; SR 0272 over Little Conowingo Creek carry?

About 3,345 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Pa 272; SR 0272 over Little Conowingo Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 272; SR 0272 over Little Conowingo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.