US Bridges

SR 1029 Butter Rd. over Kurtz Run

Poor

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI North of Hunsecker · Structure no. 000000000021431

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,069
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1029 Butter Rd. over Kurtz Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1029 Butter Rd. over Kurtz Run in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 1,069 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,674 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1029 Butter Rd.
CrossesKurtz Run
Location1 MI North of Hunsecker
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.10357, -76.25379
Functional classUrban 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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,069 (2024)
Projected traffic1,674 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 1029 Butter Rd. over Kurtz Run built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1029 Butter Rd. over Kurtz Run 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does SR 1029 Butter Rd. over Kurtz Run carry?

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

How long is SR 1029 Butter Rd. over Kurtz Run?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1029 Butter Rd. over Kurtz Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.