US Bridges

Lincoln Highway over Eshelmans Run

Good

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 0.3 MI East Leaman Place · Structure no. 000000000053864

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,971
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln Highway over Eshelmans Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lincoln Highway over Eshelmans Run in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 14,971 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,636 by 2032. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLincoln Highway
CrossesEshelmans Run
Location0.3 MI East Leaman Place
RouteU.S. Route 30
Coordinates40.00603, -76.11081
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,971 (2024)
Projected traffic23,636 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lincoln Highway over Eshelmans Run built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lincoln Highway over Eshelmans 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lincoln Highway over Eshelmans Run carry?

About 14,971 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Lincoln Highway over Eshelmans Run?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln Highway over Eshelmans Run?

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