US Bridges

Auction Road over Private Road

Good

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 0.3 Mi. E of Rt. 72 · Structure no. 000000000049118

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Auction Road over Private Road is a concrete culvert carrying Auction Road over Private Road in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAuction Road
CrossesPrivate Road
Location0.3 Mi. E of Rt. 72
RouteCity Street 0T879
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.14002, -76.38826
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
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2011)
Projected traffic2 by 2031
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Auction Road over Private Road built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Auction Road over Private Road 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Auction Road over Private Road carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Auction Road over Private Road?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Auction Road over Private Road?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.