Pa 501; Fur.Hill over Furnace Run
PoorLancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mi. N. of Brickervile · Structure no. 000000000021289
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,664
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 501; Fur.Hill over Furnace Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 501; Fur.Hill over Furnace 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 9,664 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,750 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 501; Fur.Hill over Furnace Run built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pa 501; Fur.Hill over Furnace Run in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2022.
How much traffic does Pa 501; Fur.Hill over Furnace Run carry?
About 9,664 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Pa 501; Fur.Hill over Furnace Run?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 501; Fur.Hill over Furnace Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.