US Bridges

Pa 741;MCGOVERNVIL over Little Conestoga Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 0.4 Mi.S. of Pa 283 · Structure no. 000000000021302

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
215 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,483
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 741;MCGOVERNVIL over Little Conestoga Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 741;MCGOVERNVIL over Little Conestoga Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 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 16,483 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,273 by 2032. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 741;MCGOVERNVIL
CrossesLittle Conestoga Creek
Location0.4 Mi.S. of Pa 283
RouteState Highway 741
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.07526, -76.34847
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 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
CrossesWaterway
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$659,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 741;MCGOVERNVIL over Little Conestoga Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 741;MCGOVERNVIL over Little Conestoga Creek 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 Pa 741;MCGOVERNVIL over Little Conestoga Creek carry?

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

How long is Pa 741;MCGOVERNVIL over Little Conestoga Creek?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 741;MCGOVERNVIL over Little Conestoga Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.