Pa 72; S.R.0072 over AMTRAK
GoodLancaster County, Pennsylvania · Nw. Corner Lancaster City · Structure no. 000000000042217
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 186 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,042
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 72; S.R.0072 over AMTRAK is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 72; S.R.0072 over AMTRAK in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 20,042 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,144 by 2036. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 72; S.R.0072 over AMTRAK built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pa 72; S.R.0072 over AMTRAK 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Pa 72; S.R.0072 over AMTRAK carry?
About 20,042 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Pa 72; S.R.0072 over AMTRAK?
The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 72; S.R.0072 over AMTRAK?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.