US Bridges

Pa 441; SR 0441 over Snitz Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mi. S.E. of Falmouth · Structure no. 000000000021268

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,739
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 441; SR 0441 over Snitz Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 441; SR 0441 over Snitz Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 96 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 3,739 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,742 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPa 441; SR 0441
CrossesSnitz Creek
Location1.5 Mi. S.E. of Falmouth
RouteState Highway 441
Coordinates40.11478, -76.69037
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
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,739 (2024)
Projected traffic4,742 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$226,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 441; SR 0441 over Snitz Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is Pa 441; SR 0441 over Snitz Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 441; SR 0441 over Snitz Creek carry?

About 3,739 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Pa 441; SR 0441 over Snitz Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 441; SR 0441 over Snitz Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.