US Bridges

Pa 741; SR 0741 over AMTRAK

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · Gap · Structure no. 000000000021312

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,352
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 741; SR 0741 over AMTRAK is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 741; SR 0741 over AMTRAK in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5 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 6,352 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,965 by 2032. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 741; SR 0741
CrossesAMTRAK
LocationGap
RouteState Highway 741
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.98528, -76.01833
Functional classUrban 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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,352 (2024)
Projected traffic7,965 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 741; SR 0741 over AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 741; SR 0741 over AMTRAK 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 741; SR 0741 over AMTRAK carry?

About 6,352 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pa 741; SR 0741 over AMTRAK?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 741; SR 0741 over AMTRAK?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.