US Bridges

897 Weaverland over Conestoga River

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi. S. of Terre Hill · Structure no. 000000000021355

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,326
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

897 Weaverland over Conestoga River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 897 Weaverland over Conestoga River in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 60 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 4,326 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,748 by 2032. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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Carries897 Weaverland
CrossesConestoga River
Location1 Mi. S. of Terre Hill
RouteState Highway 897
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.13897, -76.04638
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,326 (2024)
Projected traffic6,748 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 897 Weaverland over Conestoga River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is 897 Weaverland over Conestoga River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 897 Weaverland over Conestoga River carry?

About 4,326 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 897 Weaverland over Conestoga River?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns 897 Weaverland over Conestoga River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.