US Bridges

Rutledge Avenue over Trib to Conestoga River

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 MI East of SR 0222 · Structure no. 000000000021821

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rutledge Avenue over Trib to Conestoga River is a concrete culvert carrying Rutledge Avenue over Trib to Conestoga River in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 260 vehicles a day, projected to reach 350 by 2031. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRutledge Avenue
CrossesTrib to Conestoga River
Location0.5 MI East of SR 0222
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.0645, -76.2933
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2011)
Projected traffic350 by 2031
Trucks0%
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 Rutledge Avenue over Trib to Conestoga River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rutledge Avenue over Trib to Conestoga River 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 Rutledge Avenue over Trib to Conestoga River carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Rutledge Avenue over Trib to Conestoga River?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Rutledge Avenue over Trib to Conestoga River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.