US Bridges

T928 Red School RD over Conestoga River

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1/2 MI South of SR 23 · Structure no. 000000000042755

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2012 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T928 Red School RD over Conestoga River is a concrete culvert carrying T928 Red School RD over Conestoga River in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 215 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT928 Red School RD
CrossesConestoga River
Location1/2 MI South of SR 23
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.13896, -75.91379
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2012)
Projected traffic215 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 T928 Red School RD over Conestoga River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is T928 Red School RD 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does T928 Red School RD over Conestoga River carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is T928 Red School RD over Conestoga River?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns T928 Red School RD over Conestoga River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.