US Bridges

Plaza Blvd over AMTRAK / Nsrc

Poor

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1000 Ft SW of SR 72 · Structure no. 000000000021825

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
293 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2012 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plaza Blvd over AMTRAK / Nsrc is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Plaza Blvd over AMTRAK / Nsrc in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2032. The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPlaza Blvd
CrossesAMTRAK / Nsrc
Location1000 Ft SW of SR 72
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.07035, -76.33724
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length293 ft (89.3 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2012)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$434,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Plaza Blvd over AMTRAK / Nsrc built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plaza Blvd over AMTRAK / Nsrc 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Plaza Blvd over AMTRAK / Nsrc carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Plaza Blvd over AMTRAK / Nsrc?

The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Plaza Blvd over AMTRAK / Nsrc?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.