US Bridges

SR 4026 Old Line R over Rife Run

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 0.2 Mi. N.W. of Manheim · Structure no. 000000000021736

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,233
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4026 Old Line R over Rife Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 4026 Old Line R over Rife Run in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 2,233 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,612 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4026 Old Line R
CrossesRife Run
Location0.2 Mi. N.W. of Manheim
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.16535, -76.40604
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,233 (2023)
Projected traffic3,612 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 4026 Old Line R over Rife Run built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4026 Old Line R over Rife Run 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4026 Old Line R over Rife Run carry?

About 2,233 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 4026 Old Line R over Rife Run?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4026 Old Line R over Rife Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.