US Bridges

T823 Hammertown RD over Little Conestoga Creek

Good

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 600 Ft North of SR 1044 · Structure no. 000000000021853

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
310
2012 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T823 Hammertown RD over Little Conestoga Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T823 Hammertown RD over Little Conestoga Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 90 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 310 vehicles a day, projected to reach 415 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT823 Hammertown RD
CrossesLittle Conestoga Creek
Location600 Ft North of SR 1044
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.13828, -75.96704
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2012)
Projected traffic415 by 2032
Trucks0%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$65,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T823 Hammertown RD over Little Conestoga Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is T823 Hammertown RD over Little Conestoga Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does T823 Hammertown RD over Little Conestoga Creek carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is T823 Hammertown RD over Little Conestoga Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns T823 Hammertown RD over Little Conestoga Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.