US Bridges

Pa 283 Wb; SR 0300 over Conewago Rec. Trail

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1/4 Mi. E. of Conewago CR · Structure no. 000000000021164

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,004
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 283 Wb; SR 0300 over Conewago Rec. Trail is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 283 Wb; SR 0300 over Conewago Rec. Trail 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 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 20,004 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,501 by 2032. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 283 Wb; SR 0300
CrossesConewago Rec. Trail
Location1/4 Mi. E. of Conewago CR
RouteState Highway 283
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.1838, -76.60814
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating73 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,004 (2024)
Projected traffic36,501 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 283 Wb; SR 0300 over Conewago Rec. Trail built?

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

What condition is Pa 283 Wb; SR 0300 over Conewago Rec. Trail 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 283 Wb; SR 0300 over Conewago Rec. Trail carry?

About 20,004 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Pa 283 Wb; SR 0300 over Conewago Rec. Trail?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 283 Wb; SR 0300 over Conewago Rec. Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.