US Bridges

Pa 896; Hartman Br over Pequea Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.N. of Strasburg · Structure no. 000000000021346

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,217
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 896; Hartman Br over Pequea Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 896; Hartman Br over Pequea Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 71 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 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 14,217 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,624 by 2032. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 896; Hartman Br
CrossesPequea Creek
Location1 Mi.N. of Strasburg
RouteState Highway 896
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.00605, -76.18634
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating102 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,217 (2024)
Projected traffic13,624 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 896; Hartman Br over Pequea Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Pa 896; Hartman Br over Pequea Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 896; Hartman Br over Pequea Creek carry?

About 14,217 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pa 896; Hartman Br over Pequea Creek?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 896; Hartman Br over Pequea Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.