US Bridges

Pa 896; SR 0896 over Calamus Run

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi. Se. of Strasburg · Structure no. 000000000021345

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,197
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 896; SR 0896 over Calamus Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 896; SR 0896 over Calamus Run in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 4,197 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,423 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 896; SR 0896
CrossesCalamus Run
Location1 Mi. Se. of Strasburg
RouteState Highway 896
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.97388, -76.1525
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.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,197 (2024)
Projected traffic4,423 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$510,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 896; SR 0896 over Calamus Run built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 896; SR 0896 over Calamus Run 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 896; SR 0896 over Calamus Run carry?

About 4,197 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pa 896; SR 0896 over Calamus Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 896; SR 0896 over Calamus Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.