US Bridges

Stauffer Road over Drainage Swale

Good

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · At Kissel Hill RD · Structure no. 000000000044359

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stauffer Road over Drainage Swale is a concrete culvert carrying Stauffer Road over Drainage Swale 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 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2031. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesStauffer Road
CrossesDrainage Swale
LocationAt Kissel Hill RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.12816, -76.27863
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2011)
Projected traffic400 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Stauffer Road over Drainage Swale built?

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

What condition is Stauffer Road over Drainage Swale 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Stauffer Road over Drainage Swale carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Stauffer Road over Drainage Swale?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Stauffer Road over Drainage Swale?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.