US Bridges

T-490 King Pen RD over W Br Octoraro Crk Trib

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1200 Ft SE of SR 2009 · Structure no. 000000000021973

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-490 King Pen RD over W Br Octoraro Crk Trib is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying T-490 King Pen RD over W Br Octoraro Crk Trib in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2031. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT-490 King Pen RD
CrossesW Br Octoraro Crk Trib
Location1200 Ft SE of SR 2009
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.8259, -76.09932
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2011)
Projected traffic30 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-490 King Pen RD over W Br Octoraro Crk Trib built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-490 King Pen RD over W Br Octoraro Crk Trib 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does T-490 King Pen RD over W Br Octoraro Crk Trib carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is T-490 King Pen RD over W Br Octoraro Crk Trib?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns T-490 King Pen RD over W Br Octoraro Crk Trib?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.