Churchtown Road over Little Conestoga Creek
PoorPosted for loadLancaster County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi. N.W. Churchtown · Structure no. 000000000021464
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 701
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Churchtown Road over Little Conestoga Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Churchtown Road over Little Conestoga Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 701 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 671 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Churchtown Road over Little Conestoga Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Churchtown Road over Little Conestoga Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Churchtown Road over Little Conestoga Creek carry?
About 701 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Churchtown Road over Little Conestoga Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Churchtown Road over Little Conestoga Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.