US Bridges

Pa 743; SR 0743 over Amtrack (old Pcrr)

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · Elizabethtown Borough · Structure no. 000000000021315

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,253
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 743; SR 0743 over Amtrack (old Pcrr) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 743; SR 0743 over Amtrack (old Pcrr) in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5,253 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,487 by 2032. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 743; SR 0743
CrossesAmtrack (old Pcrr)
LocationElizabethtown Borough
RouteState Highway 743
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.14147, -76.59797
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 19 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,253 (2024)
Projected traffic7,487 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$160,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 743; SR 0743 over Amtrack (old Pcrr) built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 743; SR 0743 over Amtrack (old Pcrr) 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 743; SR 0743 over Amtrack (old Pcrr) carry?

About 5,253 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pa 743; SR 0743 over Amtrack (old Pcrr)?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 743; SR 0743 over Amtrack (old Pcrr)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.