US Bridges

Pa 897; SR 0897 over White Horse Run

Good

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · .5 MI S. of White Horse · Structure no. 000000000048916

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,150
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 897; SR 0897 over White Horse Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Pa 897; SR 0897 over White Horse Run in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 2,150 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,150 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesPa 897; SR 0897
CrossesWhite Horse Run
Location.5 MI S. of White Horse
RouteState Highway 897
Coordinates40.02631, -75.99611
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,150 (2024)
Projected traffic2,150 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 White Horse Run built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 897; SR 0897 over White Horse 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 October 2024.

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

About 2,150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Pa 897; SR 0897 over White Horse Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 897; SR 0897 over White Horse Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.