US Bridges

SR 2021; Twp RD over Valley Run

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.S. Coopersville · Structure no. 000000000021560

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
432
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2021; Twp RD over Valley Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR 2021; Twp RD over Valley Run in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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.

It carries about 432 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 347 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2021; Twp RD
CrossesValley Run
Location1 Mi.S. Coopersville
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.92833, -76.03333
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic432 (2024)
Projected traffic347 by 2032
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 2021; Twp RD over Valley Run built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2021; Twp RD over Valley 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2021; Twp RD over Valley Run carry?

About 432 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR 2021; Twp RD over Valley Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2021; Twp RD over Valley Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.