US Bridges

Rife Run RD T-403 over Rife Run

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · .4 Miles West of SR 72 · Structure no. 000000000022047

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
760
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rife Run RD T-403 over Rife Run is a steel culvert carrying Rife Run RD T-403 over Rife Run in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 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 760 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,020 by 2031. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRife Run RD T-403
CrossesRife Run
Location.4 Miles West of SR 72
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.18212, -76.41606
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic760 (2011)
Projected traffic1,020 by 2031
Trucks2%
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 Rife Run RD T-403 over Rife Run built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rife Run RD T-403 over Rife Run 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Rife Run RD T-403 over Rife Run carry?

About 760 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rife Run RD T-403 over Rife Run?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Rife Run RD T-403 over Rife Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.