US Bridges

Iron Bridge RD over Conestoga River

FairPosted for load

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 2000 Ft SW of SR 1044 · Structure no. 000000000021910

Built
1898
127 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Iron Bridge RD over Conestoga River is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron truss - thru carrying Iron Bridge RD over Conestoga River in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1898 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 127 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2032. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIron Bridge RD
CrossesConestoga River
Location2000 Ft SW of SR 1044
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.14475, -76.0102
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating6 US tons
Inventory rating1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2012)
Projected traffic65 by 2032
Trucks0%
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$37,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Iron Bridge RD over Conestoga River built?

It was built in 1898, making it 127 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Iron Bridge 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Iron Bridge RD over Conestoga River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Iron Bridge RD over Conestoga River?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Iron Bridge RD over Conestoga River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.