US Bridges

Mulberry Street over Pedestrian Trail

Good

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 400 Ft South of SR 4020 · Structure no. 000000000022135

Built
1907
118 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
105
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mulberry Street over Pedestrian Trail is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mulberry Street over Pedestrian Trail in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1907 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 118 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 105 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2031. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMulberry Street
CrossesPedestrian Trail
Location400 Ft South of SR 4020
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.04597, -76.31192
Functional classUrban 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2011)
Projected traffic135 by 2031
Trucks10%
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$482,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mulberry Street over Pedestrian Trail built?

It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Mulberry 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 Mulberry Street over Pedestrian Trail carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mulberry Street over Pedestrian Trail?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Mulberry Street over Pedestrian Trail?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.