US Bridges

T-711 Church ST over AMTRAK

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 900 Ft North of SR 4020 · Structure no. 000000000021922

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,280
2012 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-711 Church ST over AMTRAK is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-711 Church ST over AMTRAK in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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.

It carries about 1,280 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2032. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT-711 Church ST
CrossesAMTRAK
Location900 Ft North of SR 4020
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.09759, -76.41066
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,280 (2012)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was T-711 Church ST over AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-711 Church ST over AMTRAK 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does T-711 Church ST over AMTRAK carry?

About 1,280 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is T-711 Church ST over AMTRAK?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns T-711 Church ST over AMTRAK?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.