US Bridges

Walnut Street over Penn Eastern RR

FairPosted for load

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 250 Feet NW of 3rd ST · Structure no. 000000000022145

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,965
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walnut Street over Penn Eastern RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Walnut Street over Penn Eastern RR in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 1,965 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,630 by 2032. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWalnut Street
CrossesPenn Eastern RR
Location250 Feet NW of 3rd ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.23307, -76.13446
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,965 (2012)
Projected traffic2,630 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$110,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Walnut Street over Penn Eastern RR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walnut Street over Penn Eastern RR 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Walnut Street over Penn Eastern RR carry?

About 1,965 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Walnut Street over Penn Eastern RR?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Walnut Street over Penn Eastern RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.