US Bridges

Pa 372 over Buck Run

Good

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi. W. of Millersville · Structure no. 000000000053409

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
933
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 372 over Buck Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Pa 372 over Buck Run in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 933 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,384 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesPa 372
CrossesBuck Run
Location1 Mi. W. of Millersville
RouteState Highway 372
Coordinates39.94557, -76.02823
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic933 (2024)
Projected traffic1,384 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 372 over Buck Run built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 372 over Buck 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 372 over Buck Run carry?

About 933 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pa 372 over Buck Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 372 over Buck Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.