T-389 Dry Wells RD over W Br Octoraro Creek
FairLancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI SW of SR 896 · Structure no. 000000000021827
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 60 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 245
- 2011 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-389 Dry Wells RD over W Br Octoraro Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-389 Dry Wells RD over W Br Octoraro Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 85 years old, older 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 245 vehicles a day, projected to reach 325 by 2031. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-389 Dry Wells RD over W Br Octoraro Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is T-389 Dry Wells RD over W Br Octoraro Creek 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does T-389 Dry Wells RD over W Br Octoraro Creek carry?
About 245 vehicles per day (2011 count).
How long is T-389 Dry Wells RD over W Br Octoraro Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns T-389 Dry Wells RD over W Br Octoraro Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.