US Bridges

Bridge RD over Conestoga River

FairPosted for load

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1200 Ft East of SR 1029 · Structure no. 000000000022099

Built
1867
158 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
135 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
425
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge RD over Conestoga River is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Bridge RD over Conestoga River in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1867 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 158 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 425 vehicles a day, projected to reach 550 by 2031. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBridge RD
CrossesConestoga River
Location1200 Ft East of SR 1029
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.10565, -76.24827
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating4 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck10 ft (3.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2011)
Projected traffic550 by 2031
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$62,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridge RD over Conestoga River built?

It was built in 1867, making it 158 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Bridge RD over Conestoga River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Bridge RD over Conestoga River carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Bridge RD over Conestoga River?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge RD over Conestoga River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.