US Bridges

S Poplar ST over Conoy Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1200 Ft SE of SR 241 · Structure no. 000000000022150

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,550
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Poplar ST over Conoy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying S 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,080 by 2031. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS Poplar ST
CrossesConoy Creek
Location1200 Ft SE of SR 241
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.14773, -76.6054
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; scour within limits of footing or piles
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2011)
Projected traffic2,080 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$524,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S Poplar ST over Conoy Creek built?

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

What condition is S 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 S Poplar ST over Conoy Creek carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S Poplar ST over Conoy Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns S Poplar ST over Conoy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.