US Bridges

Brenneman Road over Little Beaver Creek

Good

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1/2 MI North of SR 222 · Structure no. 000000000046270

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
820
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brenneman Road over Little Beaver Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Brenneman Road over Little Beaver Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 820 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2032. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBrenneman Road
CrossesLittle Beaver Creek
Location1/2 MI North of SR 222
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.95579, -76.23312
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic820 (2012)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brenneman Road over Little Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brenneman Road over Little Beaver Creek 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Brenneman Road over Little Beaver Creek carry?

About 820 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Brenneman Road over Little Beaver Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Brenneman Road over Little Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.