US Bridges

Cd Wb; SR 4042 over Pa 272 NB & SB

Good

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · Cd W.B.Over PA272/US222SB · Structure no. 000000000041292

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,347
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cd Wb; SR 4042 over Pa 272 NB & SB is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cd Wb; SR 4042 over Pa 272 NB & SB in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,347 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,680 by 2032. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCd Wb; SR 4042
CrossesPa 272 NB & SB
LocationCd W.B.Over PA272/US222SB
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.06869, -76.30317
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,347 (2024)
Projected traffic22,680 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cd Wb; SR 4042 over Pa 272 NB & SB built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cd Wb; SR 4042 over Pa 272 NB & SB in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Cd Wb; SR 4042 over Pa 272 NB & SB carry?

About 16,347 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Cd Wb; SR 4042 over Pa 272 NB & SB?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Cd Wb; SR 4042 over Pa 272 NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.