US Bridges

Britain Church RD over Little Conowingo Crk

Good

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1MI Nof New Texas · Structure no. 000000000053600

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
279
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Britain Church RD over Little Conowingo Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Britain Church RD over Little Conowingo Crk 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 279 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2037. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBritain Church RD
CrossesLittle Conowingo Crk
Location1MI Nof New Texas
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.76258, -76.1543
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic279 (2024)
Projected traffic336 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Britain Church RD over Little Conowingo Crk built?

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

What condition is Britain Church RD over Little Conowingo Crk 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Britain Church RD over Little Conowingo Crk carry?

About 279 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Britain Church RD over Little Conowingo Crk?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Britain Church RD over Little Conowingo Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).