US Bridges

Strawberry ST over Conestoga River

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 100 Ft S of Chesapeake ST · Structure no. 000000000022131

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,135
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Strawberry ST over Conestoga River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Strawberry ST over Conestoga River in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 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 1,135 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,520 by 2032. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesStrawberry ST
CrossesConestoga River
Location100 Ft S of Chesapeake ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.0283, -76.29755
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,135 (2012)
Projected traffic1,520 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Strawberry ST over Conestoga River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Strawberry ST 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Strawberry ST over Conestoga River carry?

About 1,135 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Strawberry ST over Conestoga River?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Strawberry ST over Conestoga River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.