US Bridges

Pa 501; Furn. Hill over Lititz Run

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 0.25 Mi.N. of Lititz Boro · Structure no. 000000000021286

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,648
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 501; Furn. Hill over Lititz Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 501; Furn. Hill over Lititz Run in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 13,648 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,601 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 501; Furn. Hill
CrossesLititz Run
Location0.25 Mi.N. of Lititz Boro
RouteState Highway 501
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.16812, -76.30818
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionMarch 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,648 (2024)
Projected traffic18,601 by 2032
Trucks5%
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$103,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 501; Furn. Hill over Lititz Run built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 501; Furn. Hill over Lititz 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 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 501; Furn. Hill over Lititz Run carry?

About 13,648 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pa 501; Furn. Hill over Lititz Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 501; Furn. Hill over Lititz Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.