US Bridges

Hensel RD over Houston Run

Good

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · North of Amjsh RD · Structure no. 000000000057590

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hensel RD over Houston Run is a concrete culvert carrying Hensel RD over Houston Run in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesHensel RD
CrossesHouston Run
LocationNorth of Amjsh RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.01038, -76.05788
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2020)
Projected traffic400 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Hensel RD over Houston Run built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hensel RD over Houston Run 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 2024.

How much traffic does Hensel RD over Houston Run carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hensel RD over Houston Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Hensel RD over Houston Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.