US Bridges

Pa 241; Bainbridge over Conoy Creek

Good

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 0.75 Mi.Sw Elizabethtown · Structure no. 000000000054554

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,209
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 241; Bainbridge over Conoy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 241; Bainbridge over Conoy Creek 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,209 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,215 by 2032. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesPa 241; Bainbridge
CrossesConoy Creek
Location0.75 Mi.Sw Elizabethtown
RouteState Highway 241
Coordinates40.13485, -76.61641
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,209 (2024)
Projected traffic7,215 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 Pa 241; Bainbridge over Conoy Creek built?

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

What condition is Pa 241; Bainbridge over Conoy Creek 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 2021.

How much traffic does Pa 241; Bainbridge over Conoy Creek carry?

About 5,209 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pa 241; Bainbridge over Conoy Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 241; Bainbridge over Conoy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.