US Bridges

Farmersville RD over Conestoga River

Good

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 0.8 MI NW of Farmersville · Structure no. 000000000053875

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,245
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farmersville RD over Conestoga River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Farmersville RD 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 2,245 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,840 by 2032. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFarmersville RD
CrossesConestoga River
Location0.8 MI NW of Farmersville
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.13491, -76.17411
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,245 (2024)
Projected traffic1,840 by 2032
Trucks4%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Farmersville RD over Conestoga River built?

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

What condition is Farmersville 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Farmersville RD over Conestoga River carry?

About 2,245 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Farmersville RD over Conestoga River?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Farmersville RD over Conestoga River?

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