US Bridges

James Street over Pedestrian Trail

Good

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 600 Ft West of US 222 · Structure no. 000000000022134

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
515
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

James Street over Pedestrian Trail is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying James Street over Pedestrian Trail in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 77 years old, older 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 515 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 690 by 2031. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJames Street
CrossesPedestrian Trail
Location600 Ft West of US 222
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.04546, -76.31138
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic515 (2011)
Projected traffic690 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was James Street over Pedestrian Trail built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is James Street over Pedestrian Trail 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does James Street over Pedestrian Trail carry?

About 515 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is James Street over Pedestrian Trail?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns James Street over Pedestrian Trail?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.