US Bridges

PA896 Georgetownrd over Eliminated RR Tracks

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · Nw. of Nine Points · Structure no. 000000000021342

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,792
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

PA896 Georgetownrd over Eliminated RR Tracks is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying PA896 Georgetownrd over Eliminated RR Tracks 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 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 3,792 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,169 by 2032. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPA896 Georgetownrd
CrossesEliminated RR Tracks
LocationNw. of Nine Points
RouteState Highway 896
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.92161, -76.06469
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,792 (2023)
Projected traffic5,169 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was PA896 Georgetownrd over Eliminated RR Tracks built?

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

What condition is PA896 Georgetownrd over Eliminated RR Tracks 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does PA896 Georgetownrd over Eliminated RR Tracks carry?

About 3,792 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is PA896 Georgetownrd over Eliminated RR Tracks?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns PA896 Georgetownrd over Eliminated RR Tracks?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.