US Bridges

Pa 340;SR 0340 over Trib Richardson Run

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · Springgarden · Structure no. 000000000021234

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,903
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 340;SR 0340 over Trib Richardson Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 340;SR 0340 over Trib Richardson Run in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 5,903 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,080 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 340;SR 0340
CrossesTrib Richardson Run
LocationSpringgarden
RouteState Highway 340
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.03729, -76.03041
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,903 (2024)
Projected traffic6,080 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Trib Richardson Run built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 340;SR 0340 over Trib Richardson 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 340;SR 0340 over Trib Richardson Run carry?

About 5,903 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Pa 340;SR 0340 over Trib Richardson Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 340;SR 0340 over Trib Richardson Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.