US Bridges

Pa 372; Valley RD over Meetinghouse Creek

Good

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 4 Mi. N.E. of Quarryville · Structure no. 000000000021247

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,377
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 372; Valley RD over Meetinghouse Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pa 372; Valley RD over Meetinghouse Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,377 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,034 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesPa 372; Valley RD
CrossesMeetinghouse Creek
Location4 Mi. N.E. of Quarryville
RouteState Highway 372
Coordinates39.92212, -76.08064
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,377 (2024)
Projected traffic6,034 by 2032
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 372; Valley RD over Meetinghouse Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 372; Valley RD over Meetinghouse Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 372; Valley RD over Meetinghouse Creek carry?

About 4,377 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pa 372; Valley RD over Meetinghouse Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 372; Valley RD over Meetinghouse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.