US Bridges

SR 3028 over Amtrak/Nsrc

Poor

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 0.75 Mi.N. of Bridgeport · Structure no. 000000000021654

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,249
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3028 over Amtrak/Nsrc is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3028 over Amtrak/Nsrc in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 3 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 9,249 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,981 by 2032. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3028
CrossesAmtrak/Nsrc
Location0.75 Mi.N. of Bridgeport
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.04721, -76.26763
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,249 (2024)
Projected traffic11,981 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$916,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3028 over Amtrak/Nsrc built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3028 over Amtrak/Nsrc 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3028 over Amtrak/Nsrc carry?

About 9,249 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 3028 over Amtrak/Nsrc?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3028 over Amtrak/Nsrc?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.