US Bridges

T-325 Prospect RD over Conewago Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 800 Ft North of SR 241 · Structure no. 000000000021987

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2012 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-325 Prospect RD over Conewago Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying T-325 Prospect RD over Conewago Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT-325 Prospect RD
CrossesConewago Creek
Location800 Ft North of SR 241
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.19524, -76.56781
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating13 US tons
Inventory rating7.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2012)
Projected traffic70 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$136,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-325 Prospect RD over Conewago Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-325 Prospect RD over Conewago Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does T-325 Prospect RD over Conewago Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is T-325 Prospect RD over Conewago Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns T-325 Prospect RD over Conewago Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.