US Bridges

T-713 Quarry RD over Little Conestoga Creek

Good

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 2000 Ft East of SR 72 · Structure no. 000000000021930

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
935
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-713 Quarry RD over Little Conestoga Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T-713 Quarry RD over Little Conestoga Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 935 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2031. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT-713 Quarry RD
CrossesLittle Conestoga Creek
Location2000 Ft East of SR 72
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.11231, -76.34988
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic935 (2011)
Projected traffic1,250 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-713 Quarry RD over Little Conestoga Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-713 Quarry RD over Little Conestoga Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does T-713 Quarry RD over Little Conestoga Creek carry?

About 935 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is T-713 Quarry RD over Little Conestoga Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns T-713 Quarry RD over Little Conestoga Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.