US Bridges

T-943 Trout Run RD over Indian Run

PoorPosted for load

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1/2 MI West of SR 272 · Structure no. 000000000021953

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,035
2012 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-943 Trout Run RD over Indian Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-943 Trout Run RD over Indian Run 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 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 1,035 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,385 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesT-943 Trout Run RD
CrossesIndian Run
Location1/2 MI West of SR 272
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.19352, -76.17847
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,035 (2012)
Projected traffic1,385 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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-943 Trout Run RD over Indian Run built?

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

What condition is T-943 Trout Run RD over Indian Run 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does T-943 Trout Run RD over Indian Run carry?

About 1,035 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is T-943 Trout Run RD over Indian Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns T-943 Trout Run RD over Indian Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.