US Bridges

T-892 Quarry RD over Conestoga River

PoorPosted for load

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 3/4 MI NW of SR 897 · Structure no. 000000000021912

Built
1916
109 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2012 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-892 Quarry RD over Conestoga River is a concrete truss - thru carrying T-892 Quarry RD over Conestoga River in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 235 by 2032. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesT-892 Quarry RD
CrossesConestoga River
Location3/4 MI NW of SR 897
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.1378, -76.0595
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2012)
Projected traffic235 by 2032
Trucks50%
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$183,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-892 Quarry RD over Conestoga River built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-892 Quarry 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does T-892 Quarry RD over Conestoga River carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is T-892 Quarry RD over Conestoga River?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns T-892 Quarry RD over Conestoga River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.