US Bridges

SR1013 Cidermillrd over Conestoga River

PoorClosed to traffic

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1MI Nof Fairmont · Structure no. 000000000021396

Built
1846
179 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
414
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1013 Cidermillrd over Conestoga River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1013 Cidermillrd over Conestoga River in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1846 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 179 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 414 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2032. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR1013 Cidermillrd
CrossesConestoga River
Location1MI Nof Fairmont
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.14045, -76.15193
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck12 ft (3.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic414 (2024)
Projected traffic200 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$524,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1013 Cidermillrd over Conestoga River built?

It was built in 1846, making it 179 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is SR1013 Cidermillrd over Conestoga River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does SR1013 Cidermillrd over Conestoga River carry?

About 414 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR1013 Cidermillrd over Conestoga River?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns SR1013 Cidermillrd over Conestoga River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.