US Bridges

Pa 340; SR 0340 over Whitehorse Run

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · Whitehorse · Structure no. 000000000021236

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,311
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 340; SR 0340 over Whitehorse Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 340; SR 0340 over Whitehorse Run in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5,311 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,083 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 340; SR 0340
CrossesWhitehorse Run
LocationWhitehorse
RouteState Highway 340
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.03481, -75.99306
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.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,311 (2024)
Projected traffic6,083 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$191,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 340; SR 0340 over Whitehorse Run built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 340; SR 0340 over Whitehorse 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 Whitehorse Run carry?

About 5,311 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Pa 340; SR 0340 over Whitehorse Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 340; SR 0340 over Whitehorse Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.