US Bridges

W. Bainbridge St. over Conoy Creek

Good

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1 Block W of Market St. · Structure no. 000000000047766

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
104 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,395
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Bainbridge St. over Conoy Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying W. Bainbridge St. over Conoy Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 5,395 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,496 by 2026. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW. Bainbridge St.
CrossesConoy Creek
Location1 Block W of Market St.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.14637, -76.60427
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,395 (2006)
Projected traffic11,496 by 2026
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal 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 W. Bainbridge St. over Conoy Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Bainbridge St. over Conoy 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 2023.

How much traffic does W. Bainbridge St. over Conoy Creek carry?

About 5,395 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W. Bainbridge St. over Conoy Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns W. Bainbridge St. over Conoy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the Town or Township Highway Agency.