US Bridges

Pa 625; SR 0625 over Conestoga River

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.S.E. of Terre Hill · Structure no. 000000000021290

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,081
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 625; SR 0625 over Conestoga River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 625; SR 0625 over Conestoga River in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 5,081 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,826 by 2032. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 625; SR 0625
CrossesConestoga River
Location1 Mi.S.E. of Terre Hill
RouteState Highway 625
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.14195, -76.03152
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,081 (2024)
Projected traffic6,826 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$885,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 625; SR 0625 over Conestoga River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 625; SR 0625 over Conestoga River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 625; SR 0625 over Conestoga River carry?

About 5,081 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pa 625; SR 0625 over Conestoga River?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 625; SR 0625 over Conestoga River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.