US Bridges

Pa 772; SR 0772 over Groffs Run

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · Talmage · Structure no. 000000000040239

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,340
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 772; SR 0772 over Groffs Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 772; SR 0772 over Groffs Run in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 12,340 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,458 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 772; SR 0772
CrossesGroffs Run
LocationTalmage
RouteState Highway 772
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.11412, -76.22354
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,340 (2024)
Projected traffic15,458 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Pa 772; SR 0772 over Groffs Run built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 772; SR 0772 over Groffs Run 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 Pa 772; SR 0772 over Groffs Run carry?

About 12,340 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pa 772; SR 0772 over Groffs Run?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 772; SR 0772 over Groffs Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.