US Bridges

Butter Road over Landis Run

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 2500 Ft North of SR 23 · Structure no. 000000000021814

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,035
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Butter Road over Landis Run is a concrete culvert carrying Butter Road over Landis Run in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,035 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,385 by 2031. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesButter Road
CrossesLandis Run
Location2500 Ft North of SR 23
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.08052, -76.27131
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,035 (2011)
Projected traffic1,385 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Butter Road over Landis Run built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Butter Road over Landis 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Butter Road over Landis Run carry?

About 1,035 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Butter Road over Landis Run?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Butter Road over Landis Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.