T-490 Hess RD over Enola Low Grade Trail
FairLancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1500 Ft South of SR 372 · Structure no. 000000000021943
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 77 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 105
- 2011 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-490 Hess RD over Enola Low Grade Trail is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-490 Hess RD over Enola Low Grade Trail in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 105 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2031. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-490 Hess RD over Enola Low Grade Trail built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is T-490 Hess RD over Enola Low Grade Trail 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does T-490 Hess RD over Enola Low Grade Trail carry?
About 105 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is T-490 Hess RD over Enola Low Grade Trail?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns T-490 Hess RD over Enola Low Grade Trail?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.