US Bridges

Pa 372; SR 0372 over Nickel Mines Run

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.S.E. of Georgetown · Structure no. 000000000021248

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,377
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 372; SR 0372 over Nickel Mines Run is a concrete culvert carrying Pa 372; SR 0372 over Nickel Mines Run 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 4,377 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).

Location

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CarriesPa 372; SR 0372
CrossesNickel Mines Run
Location1 Mi.S.E. of Georgetown
RouteState Highway 372
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.92454, -76.07104
Functional classRural 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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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; SR 0372 over Nickel Mines Run built?

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

What condition is Pa 372; SR 0372 over Nickel Mines 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 372; SR 0372 over Nickel Mines Run carry?

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

How long is Pa 372; SR 0372 over Nickel Mines Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 372; SR 0372 over Nickel Mines Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.