SR 2013 over Bells Run
PoorLancaster County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI So of Octoraro · Structure no. 000000000021539
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1949
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 763
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 2013 over Bells Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2013 over Bells Run in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1949, so it is 87 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.
It carries about 763 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 542 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 2013 over Bells Run built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1949.
What condition is SR 2013 over Bells 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 2023.
How much traffic does SR 2013 over Bells Run carry?
About 763 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SR 2013 over Bells Run?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns SR 2013 over Bells Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.