US Bridges

SR 3017; River RD over Trib Conestoga River

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 Mi.N.W. Safe Harbor · Structure no. 000000000021630

Built
1943
82 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,522
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3017; River RD over Trib Conestoga River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3017; River RD over Trib Conestoga River in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 82 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 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 2,522 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,784 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 3017; River RD
CrossesTrib Conestoga River
Location0.5 Mi.N.W. Safe Harbor
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.93942, -76.39045
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,522 (2024)
Projected traffic1,784 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 3017; River RD over Trib Conestoga River built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is SR 3017; River RD over Trib Conestoga River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3017; River RD over Trib Conestoga River carry?

About 2,522 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 3017; River RD over Trib Conestoga River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3017; River RD over Trib Conestoga River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.