Slackwater Road over Conestoga River
GoodLancaster County, Pennsylvania · Manor Township · Structure no. 000000000021663
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 402 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,757
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Slackwater Road over Conestoga River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Slackwater Road over Conestoga River in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 67 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 5,757 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,191 by 2032. The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Slackwater Road over Conestoga River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is Slackwater Road over Conestoga River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Slackwater Road over Conestoga River carry?
About 5,757 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Slackwater Road over Conestoga River?
The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Slackwater Road over Conestoga River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.