US Bridges

Water Street over Williams Run

Good

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · Christiana Borough · Structure no. 000000000053868

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,681
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Water Street over Williams Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Water Street over Williams Run in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 1,681 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,143 by 2039. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWater Street
CrossesWilliams Run
LocationChristiana Borough
RouteState Highway 372
Coordinates39.95274, -75.9979
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.1 US tons
Inventory rating62.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,681 (2024)
Projected traffic2,143 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Water Street over Williams Run built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Water Street over Williams 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 2023.

How much traffic does Water Street over Williams Run carry?

About 1,681 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Water Street over Williams Run?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Water Street over Williams Run?

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