US Bridges

Spring Grove Road over Conestoga River

Good

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 MI S of Union Grove · Structure no. 000000000053873

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
178 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,222
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Grove Road over Conestoga River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Spring Grove Road over Conestoga River 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 1,222 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 468 by 2032. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSpring Grove Road
CrossesConestoga River
Location0.5 MI S of Union Grove
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.14379, -76.02066
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 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,222 (2023)
Projected traffic468 by 2032
Trucks8%
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 Spring Grove Road over Conestoga River built?

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

What condition is Spring Grove Road 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Spring Grove Road over Conestoga River carry?

About 1,222 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Spring Grove Road over Conestoga River?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Spring Grove Road over Conestoga River?

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