US Bridges

Pa 772; SR 0772 over Pa 283; SR 0300

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 2.5 Mi. N.E. of Mt. Joy · Structure no. 000000000021322

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
258 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,250
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 772; SR 0772 over Pa 283; SR 0300 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 772; SR 0772 over Pa 283; SR 0300 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 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 9,250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,764 by 2032. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 772; SR 0772
CrossesPa 283; SR 0300
Location2.5 Mi. N.E. of Mt. Joy
RouteState Highway 772
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.12459, -76.46915
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionMarch 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,250 (2024)
Projected traffic10,764 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 772; SR 0772 over Pa 283; SR 0300 built?

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

What condition is Pa 772; SR 0772 over Pa 283; SR 0300 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 772; SR 0772 over Pa 283; SR 0300 carry?

About 9,250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pa 772; SR 0772 over Pa 283; SR 0300?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 772; SR 0772 over Pa 283; SR 0300?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.