US Bridges

T-926 Maxw Hill RD over Conestoga River

Poor

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1/2 MI South of SR 23 · Structure no. 000000000021856

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
155
2012 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-926 Maxw Hill RD over Conestoga River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-926 Maxw Hill RD over Conestoga River in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 155 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 205 by 2032. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT-926 Maxw Hill RD
CrossesConestoga River
Location1/2 MI South of SR 23
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.13674, -75.92208
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2012)
Projected traffic205 by 2032
Trucks1%
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

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$68,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-926 Maxw Hill RD over Conestoga River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-926 Maxw Hill RD over Conestoga River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does T-926 Maxw Hill RD over Conestoga River carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is T-926 Maxw Hill RD over Conestoga River?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns T-926 Maxw Hill RD over Conestoga River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.