US Bridges

SR 1017 over Conestoga River

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 Mi.S.W. of Churchtown · Structure no. 000000000021398

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
509
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1017 over Conestoga River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1017 over Conestoga River in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 509 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 598 by 2032. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1017
CrossesConestoga River
Location0.5 Mi.S.W. of Churchtown
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.12816, -75.96504
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic509 (2024)
Projected traffic598 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 SR 1017 over Conestoga River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1017 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1017 over Conestoga River carry?

About 509 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 1017 over Conestoga River?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1017 over Conestoga River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.