US Bridges

T-715 Lititz Road over Little Conestoga Creek

Good

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 MI East of SR 72 · Structure no. 000000000057285

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,035
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-715 Lititz Road over Little Conestoga Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T-715 Lititz Road 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 1,035 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,395 by 2031. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT-715 Lititz Road
CrossesLittle Conestoga Creek
Location0.5 MI East of SR 72
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.12403, -76.36392
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,035 (2011)
Projected traffic1,395 by 2031
Trucks10%
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

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-715 Lititz Road over Little Conestoga Creek built?

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

What condition is T-715 Lititz Road 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does T-715 Lititz Road over Little Conestoga Creek carry?

About 1,035 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is T-715 Lititz Road 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 33 ft wide.

Who owns T-715 Lititz Road over Little Conestoga Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.