US Bridges

T-610 Hoover RD over AMTRAK

Good

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 500 Ft South of SR 30 · Structure no. 000000000022069

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
168 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
410
2012 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

T-610 Hoover RD over AMTRAK is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-610 Hoover RD over AMTRAK in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2032. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT-610 Hoover RD
CrossesAMTRAK
Location500 Ft South of SR 30
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.9963, -76.055
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2012)
Projected traffic550 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was T-610 Hoover RD over AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-610 Hoover RD over AMTRAK 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 T-610 Hoover RD over AMTRAK carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is T-610 Hoover RD over AMTRAK?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns T-610 Hoover RD over AMTRAK?

It is owned by the Railroad.