US Bridges

W Airport RD over Bachman Run

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · Btw Lititz Pk & Koser RD · Structure no. 000000000056824

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
1987 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Airport RD over Bachman Run is a concrete culvert carrying W Airport RD over Bachman Run in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 244 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW Airport RD
CrossesBachman Run
LocationBtw Lititz Pk & Koser RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.11714, -76.31508
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1987)
Projected traffic244 by 2039
Trucks—
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 W Airport RD over Bachman Run built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Airport RD over Bachman Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does W Airport RD over Bachman Run carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1987 count).

How long is W Airport RD over Bachman Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns W Airport RD over Bachman Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.