US Bridges

Pa 897; SR 0897 over Harnish Run

Good

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 0.75 Mi. NW of Blainsport · Structure no. 000000000047141

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,942
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 897; SR 0897 over Harnish Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 897; SR 0897 over Harnish Run in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 3,942 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,057 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 897; SR 0897
CrossesHarnish Run
Location0.75 Mi. NW of Blainsport
RouteState Highway 897
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.28246, -76.15177
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,942 (2024)
Projected traffic4,057 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Pa 897; SR 0897 over Harnish Run built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 897; SR 0897 over Harnish 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 897; SR 0897 over Harnish Run carry?

About 3,942 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pa 897; SR 0897 over Harnish Run?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 897; SR 0897 over Harnish Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.