US Bridges

Hunsecker Rd. over Conestoga River

FairPosted for load

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · Hunsecker · Structure no. 000000000021430

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
181 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,069
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hunsecker Rd. over Conestoga River is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Hunsecker Rd. over Conestoga River in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,069 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,674 by 2035. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesHunsecker Rd.
CrossesConestoga River
LocationHunsecker
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.0874, -76.2477
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span166 ft (50.6 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,069 (2024)
Projected traffic1,674 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$273,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hunsecker Rd. over Conestoga River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hunsecker 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Hunsecker Rd. over Conestoga River carry?

About 1,069 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hunsecker Rd. over Conestoga River?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 166 ft (50.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Hunsecker Rd. over Conestoga River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.