US Bridges

Pa 324;SR 0324 over Climbers Run

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi. N. Martic Forge · Structure no. 000000000021217

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,614
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 324;SR 0324 over Climbers Run is a concrete frame carrying Pa 324;SR 0324 over Climbers Run in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 2,614 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,175 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 324;SR 0324
CrossesClimbers Run
Location1 Mi. N. Martic Forge
RouteState Highway 324
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.91628, -76.31011
Functional classRural Major 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
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,614 (2024)
Projected traffic3,175 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 324;SR 0324 over Climbers Run built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 324;SR 0324 over Climbers 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 324;SR 0324 over Climbers Run carry?

About 2,614 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pa 324;SR 0324 over Climbers Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 324;SR 0324 over Climbers Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.