US Bridges

Eden Road over Conestoga River

Good

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 2000 Ft East of SR 23 · Structure no. 000000000057391

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
236 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,275
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eden Road over Conestoga River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eden Road over Conestoga River in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 2,275 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,050 by 2032. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEden Road
CrossesConestoga River
Location2000 Ft East of SR 23
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.0709, -76.26269
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,275 (2012)
Projected traffic3,050 by 2032
Trucks10%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Eden Road over Conestoga River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eden Road 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Eden Road over Conestoga River carry?

About 2,275 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Eden Road over Conestoga River?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Eden Road over Conestoga River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.