US Bridges

Kingsbridge Drive over Bachman Run

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 0.25 Mi. East of Koser RD · Structure no. 000000000021823

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
110 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kingsbridge Drive over Bachman Run is a concrete culvert carrying Kingsbridge Drive over Bachman 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 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 415 by 2031. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesKingsbridge Drive
CrossesBachman Run
Location0.25 Mi. East of Koser RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.11288, -76.31849
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.
Culvert5 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2011)
Projected traffic415 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Kingsbridge Drive over Bachman Run built?

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

What condition is Kingsbridge Drive over Bachman 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 Kingsbridge Drive over Bachman Run carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Kingsbridge Drive over Bachman Run?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Kingsbridge Drive over Bachman Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.