US Bridges

1003 Quarry RD over Conestoga River

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.S.E. of Oregon · Structure no. 000000000021370

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
289 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,161
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

1003 Quarry RD over Conestoga River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 1003 Quarry RD over Conestoga River in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 3,161 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,469 by 2032. The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Carries1003 Quarry RD
CrossesConestoga River
Location1 Mi.S.E. of Oregon
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.10522, -76.23781
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length289 ft (88.1 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,161 (2024)
Projected traffic3,469 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$704,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1003 Quarry RD over Conestoga River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1003 Quarry RD 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 1003 Quarry RD over Conestoga River carry?

About 3,161 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 1003 Quarry RD over Conestoga River?

The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 1003 Quarry RD over Conestoga River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.