US Bridges

T595 Charlestwn RD over W Br Little Conestoga CR

Good

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 0.6 MI West of SR 3031 · Structure no. 000000000021982

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
415
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T595 Charlestwn RD over W Br Little Conestoga CR is a prestressed concrete slab carrying T595 Charlestwn RD over W Br Little Conestoga CR in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 415 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2031. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesT595 Charlestwn RD
CrossesW Br Little Conestoga CR
Location0.6 MI West of SR 3031
RouteCity Street 5
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.01447, -76.40613
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic415 (2011)
Projected traffic550 by 2031
Trucks1%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$27,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T595 Charlestwn RD over W Br Little Conestoga CR built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is T595 Charlestwn RD over W Br Little Conestoga CR 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 T595 Charlestwn RD over W Br Little Conestoga CR carry?

About 415 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is T595 Charlestwn RD over W Br Little Conestoga CR?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns T595 Charlestwn RD over W Br Little Conestoga CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.