US Bridges

T587 Bender Mll RD over W Br Little Conestoga CR

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1200 Ft NE of SR 3017 · Structure no. 000000000021980

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
260
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T587 Bender Mll RD over W Br Little Conestoga CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T587 Bender Mll RD over W Br Little Conestoga CR in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2031. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesT587 Bender Mll RD
CrossesW Br Little Conestoga CR
Location1200 Ft NE of SR 3017
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.99263, -76.40499
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2011)
Projected traffic350 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T587 Bender Mll RD over W Br Little Conestoga CR built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is T587 Bender Mll RD over W Br Little Conestoga CR 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 2023.

How much traffic does T587 Bender Mll RD over W Br Little Conestoga CR carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is T587 Bender Mll RD over W Br Little Conestoga CR?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns T587 Bender Mll RD over W Br Little Conestoga CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.