US Bridges

Dillerville RD over NS RR

Poor

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · Dillerville · Structure no. 000000000021701

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
106 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,883
2024 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Dillerville RD over NS RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dillerville RD over NS RR in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 4 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 16,883 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,896 by 2032. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDillerville RD
CrossesNS RR
LocationDillerville
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.0568, -76.3218
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,883 (2024)
Projected traffic21,896 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dillerville RD over NS RR built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dillerville RD over NS RR 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 Dillerville RD over NS RR carry?

About 16,883 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Dillerville RD over NS RR?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Dillerville RD over NS RR?

It is owned by the Railroad.