US Bridges

SR 3027 over Little Conestoga Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mile South Millersville · Structure no. 000000000021649

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
119 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
659
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3027 over Little Conestoga Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3027 over Little Conestoga Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 659 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 926 by 2032. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3027
CrossesLittle Conestoga Creek
Location2 Mile South Millersville
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.97113, -76.37489
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic659 (2024)
Projected traffic926 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3027 over Little Conestoga Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3027 over Little Conestoga 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3027 over Little Conestoga Creek carry?

About 659 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 3027 over Little Conestoga Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3027 over Little Conestoga Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.