US Bridges

Circle Ave over Conestoga River

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 100 Ft East of S Broad ST · Structure no. 000000000041855

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Circle Ave over Conestoga River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Circle Ave over Conestoga River 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 280 vehicles a day, projected to reach 375 by 2032. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCircle Ave
CrossesConestoga River
Location100 Ft East of S Broad ST
RouteCity Street 7240
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.0326, -76.2869
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2012)
Projected traffic375 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Circle Ave over Conestoga River built?

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

What condition is Circle Ave over Conestoga River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Circle Ave over Conestoga River carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Circle Ave over Conestoga River?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Circle Ave over Conestoga River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.