US Bridges

SR 3005; Twp RD over Conewingo Creek

Poor

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI SE of Drumore Center · Structure no. 000000000021606

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
278
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3005; Twp RD over Conewingo Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying SR 3005; Twp RD over Conewingo Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 278 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 545 by 2032. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3005; Twp RD
CrossesConewingo Creek
Location1 MI SE of Drumore Center
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.82914, -76.18801
Functional classRural Local

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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic278 (2024)
Projected traffic545 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$43,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3005; Twp RD over Conewingo Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3005; Twp RD over Conewingo 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3005; Twp RD over Conewingo Creek carry?

About 278 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 3005; Twp RD over Conewingo Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3005; Twp RD over Conewingo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.