US Bridges

Pa 340; SR 0340 over Wet Weather Stream

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · Bird in Hand · Structure no. 000000000021231

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,329
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 340; SR 0340 over Wet Weather Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Pa 340; SR 0340 over Wet Weather Stream in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 10,329 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,670 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesPa 340; SR 0340
CrossesWet Weather Stream
LocationBird in Hand
RouteState Highway 340
Coordinates40.03851, -76.17719
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,329 (2024)
Projected traffic15,670 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 340; SR 0340 over Wet Weather Stream built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 340; SR 0340 over Wet Weather Stream 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 340; SR 0340 over Wet Weather Stream carry?

About 10,329 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pa 340; SR 0340 over Wet Weather Stream?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns Pa 340; SR 0340 over Wet Weather Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.