US Bridges

Locust Grove RD over Conoy Creek

FairPosted for load

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1/2 MI West of SR 441 · Structure no. 000000000021880

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Locust Grove RD over Conoy Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Locust Grove RD over Conoy Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2031. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLocust Grove RD
CrossesConoy Creek
Location1/2 MI West of SR 441
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.07991, -76.66093
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
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2011)
Projected traffic175 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$24,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Locust Grove RD over Conoy Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Locust Grove RD over Conoy 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Locust Grove RD over Conoy Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Locust Grove RD over Conoy Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Locust Grove RD over Conoy Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.