US Bridges

SR 4041 Ridge Rd. over Pa 283; SR 0300

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.N.E. Elizabethtown · Structure no. 000000000021169

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
223 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,047
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4041 Ridge Rd. over Pa 283; SR 0300 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 4041 Ridge Rd. over Pa 283; SR 0300 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 3,047 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,442 by 2032. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4041 Ridge Rd.
CrossesPa 283; SR 0300
Location1 Mi.N.E. Elizabethtown
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.15532, -76.57141
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,047 (2024)
Projected traffic4,442 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4041 Ridge Rd. over Pa 283; SR 0300 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4041 Ridge Rd. over Pa 283; SR 0300 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4041 Ridge Rd. over Pa 283; SR 0300 carry?

About 3,047 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 4041 Ridge Rd. over Pa 283; SR 0300?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4041 Ridge Rd. over Pa 283; SR 0300?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.