US Bridges

Rothsville Road over Lititz Run

Good

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 MI SE of Lititz · Structure no. 000000000053871

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,590
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rothsville Road over Lititz Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rothsville Road over Lititz 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 7,590 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,833 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRothsville Road
CrossesLititz Run
Location1.5 MI SE of Lititz
RouteState Highway 772
Coordinates40.14787, -76.27134
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,590 (2024)
Projected traffic12,833 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Rothsville Road over Lititz Run built?

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

What condition is Rothsville Road over Lititz 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 Rothsville Road over Lititz Run carry?

About 7,590 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rothsville Road over Lititz Run?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Rothsville Road over Lititz Run?

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