US Bridges

Esbnshde Rd; T-368 over SR 0300; Pa 283

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mi. N.W. of Salunga · Structure no. 000000000021181

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
211 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,606
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Esbnshde Rd; T-368 over SR 0300; Pa 283 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Esbnshde Rd; T-368 over SR 0300; Pa 283 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 7,606 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,475 by 2032. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesEsbnshde Rd; T-368
CrossesSR 0300; Pa 283
Location1.5 Mi. N.W. of Salunga
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.11524, -76.45055
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionDecember 2022
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,606 (2023)
Projected traffic8,475 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Esbnshde Rd; T-368 over SR 0300; Pa 283 built?

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

What condition is Esbnshde Rd; T-368 over SR 0300; Pa 283 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Esbnshde Rd; T-368 over SR 0300; Pa 283 carry?

About 7,606 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Esbnshde Rd; T-368 over SR 0300; Pa 283?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Esbnshde Rd; T-368 over SR 0300; Pa 283?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.