US Bridges

Rohrerstown Road over Little Conestoga Creek

Poor

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 300 Ft SW of SR 8003 · Structure no. 000000000021820

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
520
2012 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rohrerstown Road over Little Conestoga Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rohrerstown 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 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 690 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRohrerstown Road
CrossesLittle Conestoga Creek
Location300 Ft SW of SR 8003
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.07967, -76.35124
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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2012)
Projected traffic690 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$566,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rohrerstown Road over Little Conestoga Creek built?

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

What condition is Rohrerstown 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 Rohrerstown Road over Little Conestoga Creek carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rohrerstown Road over Little Conestoga Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Rohrerstown Road over Little Conestoga Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.