US Bridges

PA722;E Petersburg over Bachman Run

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 0.25 Mi.E. Groffs Corner · Structure no. 000000000021297

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,426
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

PA722;E Petersburg over Bachman Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying PA722;E Petersburg over Bachman Run in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 7,426 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,202 by 2032. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPA722;E Petersburg
CrossesBachman Run
Location0.25 Mi.E. Groffs Corner
RouteState Highway 722
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.10672, -76.32524
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,426 (2024)
Projected traffic12,202 by 2032
Trucks3%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was PA722;E Petersburg over Bachman Run built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is PA722;E Petersburg over Bachman 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does PA722;E Petersburg over Bachman Run carry?

About 7,426 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is PA722;E Petersburg over Bachman Run?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns PA722;E Petersburg over Bachman Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.