US Bridges

S Barbara ST over AMTRAK

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 300 Ft South of SR 230 · Structure no. 000000000022167

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
390
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Barbara ST over AMTRAK is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Barbara ST over AMTRAK in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 6 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 390 vehicles a day, projected to reach 520 by 2032. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesS Barbara ST
CrossesAMTRAK
Location300 Ft South of SR 230
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.10834, -76.499
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2012)
Projected traffic520 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S Barbara ST over AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Barbara ST over AMTRAK 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does S Barbara ST over AMTRAK carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is S Barbara ST over AMTRAK?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S Barbara ST over AMTRAK?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.