US Bridges

Pa 272; SR 0272 over Huber Run

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · .3 Mi.N. of Smithville · Structure no. 000000000021146

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,482
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 272; SR 0272 over Huber Run is a concrete culvert carrying Pa 272; SR 0272 over Huber Run in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 13,482 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,093 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 272; SR 0272
CrossesHuber Run
Location.3 Mi.N. of Smithville
RouteState Highway 272
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.9295, -76.25278
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,482 (2024)
Projected traffic10,093 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Huber Run built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 272; SR 0272 over Huber Run 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 Huber Run carry?

About 13,482 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Pa 272; SR 0272 over Huber Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m).

Who owns Pa 272; SR 0272 over Huber Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.