US Bridges

Shreiner Stationrd over Little Conestoga Creek

FairPosted for load

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 600 Ft West of Plaza Blvd · Structure no. 000000000021927

Built
1873
152 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shreiner Stationrd over Little Conestoga Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Shreiner Stationrd over Little Conestoga Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1873, so it is 152 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 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 670 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesShreiner Stationrd
CrossesLittle Conestoga Creek
Location600 Ft West of Plaza Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.06854, -76.34502
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating3 US tons
Inventory rating1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck10 ft (3.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2012)
Projected traffic670 by 2032
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$78,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shreiner Stationrd over Little Conestoga Creek built?

It was built in 1873, making it 152 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shreiner Stationrd over Little Conestoga 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Shreiner Stationrd over Little Conestoga Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Shreiner Stationrd over Little Conestoga Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Shreiner Stationrd over Little Conestoga Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.