US Bridges

Pa 372; SR 0372 over Buck Run

Good

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1MI W Christiana · Structure no. 000000000053648

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
933
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 372; SR 0372 over Buck Run is a concrete culvert carrying Pa 372; SR 0372 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 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 372; SR 0372
CrossesBuck Run
Location1MI W Christiana
RouteState Highway 372
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.94849, -76.01321
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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; SR 0372 over Buck Run built?

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

What condition is Pa 372; SR 0372 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 372; SR 0372 over Buck Run carry?

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

How long is Pa 372; SR 0372 over Buck Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 372; SR 0372 over Buck Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.