US Bridges

T-707 Buch Avenue over Little Conestoga Creek

Good

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1800 Ft West of SR 4011 · Structure no. 000000000057086

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,900
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-707 Buch Avenue over Little Conestoga Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T-707 Buch Avenue over Little Conestoga Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,318 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesT-707 Buch Avenue
CrossesLittle Conestoga Creek
Location1800 Ft West of SR 4011
RouteCity Street 707
Coordinates40.09544, -76.33619
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2019)
Projected traffic2,318 by 2039
Trucks2%
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 T-707 Buch Avenue over Little Conestoga Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-707 Buch Avenue over Little Conestoga 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does T-707 Buch Avenue over Little Conestoga Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is T-707 Buch Avenue over Little Conestoga Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns T-707 Buch Avenue over Little Conestoga Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.