US Bridges

SR 4019; Bossler R over Conoy Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.N. of Stacktown · Structure no. 000000000021717

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1948
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
628
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4019; Bossler R over Conoy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4019; Bossler R over Conoy Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1948, so it is 91 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 628 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 848 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 4019; Bossler R
CrossesConoy Creek
Location1 Mi.N. of Stacktown
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.09771, -76.63509
Functional classUrban 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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic628 (2024)
Projected traffic848 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$79,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4019; Bossler R over Conoy Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1948.

What condition is SR 4019; Bossler R over Conoy 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4019; Bossler R over Conoy Creek carry?

About 628 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 4019; Bossler R over Conoy Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4019; Bossler R over Conoy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.