US Bridges

T-373 Cardinal DR over Br Conowingo Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1.8 MI East of SR 272 · Structure no. 000000000044054

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
215
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-373 Cardinal DR over Br Conowingo Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying T-373 Cardinal DR over Br Conowingo Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 5 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 215 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2031. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT-373 Cardinal DR
CrossesBr Conowingo Creek
Location1.8 MI East of SR 272
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.84084, -76.18364
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic215 (2011)
Projected traffic290 by 2031
Trucks1%
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 T-373 Cardinal DR over Br Conowingo Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-373 Cardinal DR over Br Conowingo Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does T-373 Cardinal DR over Br Conowingo Creek carry?

About 215 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is T-373 Cardinal DR over Br Conowingo Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns T-373 Cardinal DR over Br Conowingo Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.