US Bridges

SR 8003 Ramp L over Little Conestoga Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · Florys Mill · Structure no. 000000000022172

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,068
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 8003 Ramp L over Little Conestoga Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 8003 Ramp L over Little Conestoga Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 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 3,068 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,916 by 2032. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 8003 Ramp L
CrossesLittle Conestoga Creek
LocationFlorys Mill
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.08113, -76.34936
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,068 (2024)
Projected traffic3,916 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 8003 Ramp L over Little Conestoga Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 8003 Ramp L over Little Conestoga 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 8003 Ramp L over Little Conestoga Creek carry?

About 3,068 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 8003 Ramp L over Little Conestoga Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 8003 Ramp L over Little Conestoga Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.