US Bridges

Shirktown RD over Conestoga River

Good

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 MI SE Churchtown · Structure no. 000000000053872

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
665
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shirktown RD over Conestoga River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Shirktown RD over Conestoga River 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 665 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 476 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesShirktown RD
CrossesConestoga River
Location1.5 MI SE Churchtown
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.13275, -75.93674
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic665 (2024)
Projected traffic476 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Shirktown RD over Conestoga River built?

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

What condition is Shirktown RD over Conestoga River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Shirktown RD over Conestoga River carry?

About 665 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Shirktown RD over Conestoga River?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Shirktown RD over Conestoga River?

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