US Bridges

N Poplar ST over Conoy Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 350 Ft NW of SR 241 · Structure no. 000000000022148

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,030
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Poplar ST over Conoy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying N Poplar ST over Conoy Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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.

It carries about 1,030 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,380 by 2031. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesN Poplar ST
CrossesConoy Creek
Location350 Ft NW of SR 241
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.15172, -76.60803
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.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,030 (2011)
Projected traffic1,380 by 2031
Trucks5%
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

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$129,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N Poplar ST over Conoy Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Poplar ST over Conoy Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does N Poplar ST over Conoy Creek carry?

About 1,030 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N Poplar ST over Conoy Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns N Poplar ST over Conoy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.