US Bridges

Pa 772; S State ST over Conestoga River

Good

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · S.Side of Brownstown · Structure no. 000000000021328

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
206 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,241
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 772; S State ST over Conestoga River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 772; S State ST over Conestoga River in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 70 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,241 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,458 by 2032. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesPa 772; S State ST
CrossesConestoga River
LocationS.Side of Brownstown
RouteState Highway 772
Coordinates40.12006, -76.21384
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,241 (2024)
Projected traffic15,458 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 772; S State ST over Conestoga River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Pa 772; S State ST over Conestoga River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 772; S State ST over Conestoga River carry?

About 12,241 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pa 772; S State ST over Conestoga River?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 772; S State ST over Conestoga River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.