US Bridges

T700 Pool Forge RD over Conestoga River Trib

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 750 Ft South of SR 23 · Structure no. 000000000021850

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
720
2012 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T700 Pool Forge RD over Conestoga River Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T700 Pool Forge RD over Conestoga River Trib in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 720 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 965 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesT700 Pool Forge RD
CrossesConestoga River Trib
Location750 Ft South of SR 23
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.12976, -75.9769
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (2012)
Projected traffic965 by 2032
Trucks2%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T700 Pool Forge RD over Conestoga River Trib built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is T700 Pool Forge RD over Conestoga River Trib 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does T700 Pool Forge RD over Conestoga River Trib carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is T700 Pool Forge RD over Conestoga River Trib?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns T700 Pool Forge RD over Conestoga River Trib?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.