US Bridges

River Rd(twp. Rd.) over Fishing Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · Near Liberty Square · Structure no. 000000000021609

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
299
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Rd(twp. Rd.) over Fishing Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying River Rd(twp. Rd.) over Fishing Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 299 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRiver Rd(twp. Rd.)
CrossesFishing Creek
LocationNear Liberty Square
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.82407, -76.24381
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic299 (2023)
Projected traffic110 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$89,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River Rd(twp. Rd.) over Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Rd(twp. Rd.) over Fishing Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does River Rd(twp. Rd.) over Fishing Creek carry?

About 299 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is River Rd(twp. Rd.) over Fishing Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns River Rd(twp. Rd.) over Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.