US Bridges

Weaverland RD over Conestoga River

FairPosted for load

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1/2 Mile SW of SR 1044 · Structure no. 000000000021851

Built
1878
147 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
165
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Weaverland RD over Conestoga River is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Weaverland RD over Conestoga River in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1878, so it is 147 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 165 vehicles a day, projected to reach 215 by 2032. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWeaverland RD
CrossesConestoga River
Location1/2 Mile SW of SR 1044
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.1412, -75.99791
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck10 ft (2.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (2012)
Projected traffic215 by 2032
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$41,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Weaverland RD over Conestoga River built?

It was built in 1878, making it 147 years old in 2025.

What condition is Weaverland RD over 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Weaverland RD over Conestoga River carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Weaverland RD over Conestoga River?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Weaverland RD over Conestoga River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.