US Bridges

Pa 272; Oregon Pk. over Lititz Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · Oregon in Manheim Townshp · Structure no. 000000000021150

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
88 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,017
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 272; Oregon Pk. over Lititz Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 272; Oregon Pk. over Lititz Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 10,017 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,933 by 2032. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 272; Oregon Pk.
CrossesLititz Creek
LocationOregon in Manheim Townshp
RouteState Highway 272
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.11108, -76.24838
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,017 (2024)
Projected traffic12,933 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$146,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 272; Oregon Pk. over Lititz Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 272; Oregon Pk. over Lititz 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 272; Oregon Pk. over Lititz Creek carry?

About 10,017 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pa 272; Oregon Pk. over Lititz Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 272; Oregon Pk. over Lititz Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.