Pa 272 : Reading over Indian Run
GoodLancaster County, Pennsylvania · 0.25 Mi.N.E.Of Ephrata · Structure no. 000000000043268
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 77 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13,638
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 272 : Reading over Indian Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 272 : Reading over Indian Run in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 13,638 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,774 by 2032. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 272 : Reading over Indian Run built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pa 272 : Reading over Indian Run 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Pa 272 : Reading over Indian Run carry?
About 13,638 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Pa 272 : Reading over Indian Run?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 272 : Reading over Indian Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.