US Bridges

T-600;GRISTMILL RD over Conestoga River

Good

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 0.3 MI S of Martindale · Structure no. 000000000068124

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
213 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,874
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-600;GRISTMILL RD over Conestoga River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-600;GRISTMILL RD over Conestoga River in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 1,874 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,941 by 2042. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesT-600;GRISTMILL RD
CrossesConestoga River
Location0.3 MI S of Martindale
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.14948, -76.09036
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,874 (2024)
Projected traffic1,941 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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-600;GRISTMILL RD over Conestoga River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-600;GRISTMILL RD 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does T-600;GRISTMILL RD over Conestoga River carry?

About 1,874 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is T-600;GRISTMILL RD over Conestoga River?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns T-600;GRISTMILL RD over Conestoga River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.