US Bridges

SR1003 Horseshoerd over AMTRAK

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 0.1 Mi.N. Pa 340 · Structure no. 000000000021369

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,886
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1003 Horseshoerd over AMTRAK is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1003 Horseshoerd over AMTRAK in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 7,886 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,358 by 2032. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1003 Horseshoerd
CrossesAMTRAK
Location0.1 Mi.N. Pa 340
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.04218, -76.23846
Functional classUrban 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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 22 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,886 (2023)
Projected traffic12,358 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$226,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1003 Horseshoerd over AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1003 Horseshoerd over AMTRAK 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR1003 Horseshoerd over AMTRAK carry?

About 7,886 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1003 Horseshoerd over AMTRAK?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR1003 Horseshoerd over AMTRAK?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.