US Bridges

Pa 772; A.Ferry R over Donegal Creek

Good

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1.75 Mi.N.E. of Marietta · Structure no. 000000000068567

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,609
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 772; A.Ferry R over Donegal Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 772; A.Ferry R over Donegal Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 2,609 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,015 by 2032. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPa 772; A.Ferry R
CrossesDonegal Creek
Location1.75 Mi.N.E. of Marietta
RouteState Highway 772
Coordinates40.07978, -76.53415
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,609 (2024)
Projected traffic3,015 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Pa 772; A.Ferry R over Donegal Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 772; A.Ferry R over Donegal Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 772; A.Ferry R over Donegal Creek carry?

About 2,609 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pa 772; A.Ferry R over Donegal Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 772; A.Ferry R over Donegal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.