US Bridges

Pa 272; Nottingham over Conowingo Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · .5 Mi. E. of Wakefield · Structure no. 000000000041135

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,263
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 272; Nottingham over Conowingo Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 272; Nottingham over Conowingo Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 3,263 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,277 by 2032. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 272; Nottingham
CrossesConowingo Creek
Location.5 Mi. E. of Wakefield
RouteState Highway 272
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.77321, -76.17079
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,263 (2024)
Projected traffic4,277 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 272; Nottingham over Conowingo Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 272; Nottingham over Conowingo 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 Pa 272; Nottingham over Conowingo Creek carry?

About 3,263 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Pa 272; Nottingham over Conowingo Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 272; Nottingham over Conowingo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.