US Bridges

Kurtz Road over Conestoga River

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · .45 Miles South of SR1010 · Structure no. 000000000021887

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
680
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kurtz Road over Conestoga River is a steel arch - deck carrying Kurtz Road over Conestoga River in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 680 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 910 by 2032. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKurtz Road
CrossesConestoga River
Location.45 Miles South of SR1010
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.15067, -76.10377
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2012)
Projected traffic910 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Kurtz Road over Conestoga River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kurtz Road 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 Kurtz Road over Conestoga River carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kurtz Road over Conestoga River?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Kurtz Road over Conestoga River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.