US Bridges

T-355 Sproul RD over Bells Run

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1/2 MI West of SR 2013 · Structure no. 000000000021537

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
205
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-355 Sproul RD over Bells Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying T-355 Sproul RD over Bells Run in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5 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 205 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2031. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesT-355 Sproul RD
CrossesBells Run
Location1/2 MI West of SR 2013
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.85672, -76.03476
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic205 (2011)
Projected traffic275 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 T-355 Sproul RD over Bells Run built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-355 Sproul RD over Bells Run 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does T-355 Sproul RD over Bells Run carry?

About 205 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is T-355 Sproul RD over Bells Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns T-355 Sproul RD over Bells Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.