US Bridges

Pa 741; SR 0741 over Amtrak/Nsrc

Poor

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 0.25 Mi.S. of TR 283 · Structure no. 000000000021301

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
200 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,483
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 741; SR 0741 over Amtrak/Nsrc is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 741; SR 0741 over Amtrak/Nsrc in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 16,483 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,273 by 2032. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 741; SR 0741
CrossesAmtrak/Nsrc
Location0.25 Mi.S. of TR 283
RouteState Highway 741
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.07621, -76.34767
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,483 (2024)
Projected traffic22,273 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$804,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 741; SR 0741 over Amtrak/Nsrc built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 741; SR 0741 over Amtrak/Nsrc 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 741; SR 0741 over Amtrak/Nsrc carry?

About 16,483 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pa 741; SR 0741 over Amtrak/Nsrc?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 741; SR 0741 over Amtrak/Nsrc?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.