US Bridges

Ben Franklin Blvd over Trib to Stauffer Run

Good

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 650 Ft from Greenfield RD · Structure no. 000000000068498

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2015 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ben Franklin Blvd over Trib to Stauffer Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Ben Franklin Blvd over Trib to Stauffer Run in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,440 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBen Franklin Blvd
CrossesTrib to Stauffer Run
Location650 Ft from Greenfield RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.05861, -76.245
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2015)
Projected traffic2,440 by 2035
Trucks1%
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

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 Ben Franklin Blvd over Trib to Stauffer Run built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ben Franklin Blvd over Trib to Stauffer 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Ben Franklin Blvd over Trib to Stauffer Run carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ben Franklin Blvd over Trib to Stauffer Run?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Ben Franklin Blvd over Trib to Stauffer Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.