US Bridges

Shreiner Sta. Road over Little Conestoga Creek

Poor

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 0.3 MI SW of SR 0741 · Structure no. 000000000021807

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
620
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shreiner Sta. Road over Little Conestoga Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Shreiner Sta. Road over Little Conestoga Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 620 vehicles a day, projected to reach 830 by 2031. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesShreiner Sta. Road
CrossesLittle Conestoga Creek
Location0.3 MI SW of SR 0741
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.07305, -76.34641
Functional classRural Local

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
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.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2011)
Projected traffic830 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$153,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Shreiner Sta. Road over Little Conestoga Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shreiner Sta. Road over Little Conestoga Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Shreiner Sta. Road over Little Conestoga Creek carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Shreiner Sta. Road over Little Conestoga Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Shreiner Sta. Road over Little Conestoga Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.