US Bridges

PA324;NEW Danville over Trib to Conestoga River

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · South Lancaster · Structure no. 000000000021226

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,615
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

PA324;NEW Danville over Trib to Conestoga River is a concrete slab carrying PA324;NEW Danville over Trib to Conestoga River in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 85 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 4,615 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,849 by 2032. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPA324;NEW Danville
CrossesTrib to Conestoga River
LocationSouth Lancaster
RouteState Highway 324
Coordinates40.02148, -76.30504
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,615 (2024)
Projected traffic5,849 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$265,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was PA324;NEW Danville over Trib to Conestoga River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.

What condition is PA324;NEW Danville over Trib to Conestoga River 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 2024.

How much traffic does PA324;NEW Danville over Trib to Conestoga River carry?

About 4,615 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is PA324;NEW Danville over Trib to Conestoga River?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns PA324;NEW Danville over Trib to Conestoga River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the Other Local Agency.