US Bridges

Paradise Lane over Little Beaver Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · Within 100 Ft of Mount Pl · Structure no. 000000000057593

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paradise Lane over Little Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Paradise Lane over Little Beaver Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 6 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 250 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesParadise Lane
CrossesLittle Beaver Creek
LocationWithin 100 Ft of Mount Pl
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.9667, -76.14626
Functional classRural 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2020)
Projected traffic250 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Paradise Lane over Little Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paradise Lane over Little Beaver Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Paradise Lane over Little Beaver Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Paradise Lane over Little Beaver Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Paradise Lane over Little Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.