US Bridges

Kissel Hill RD over Drainage Swale

Good

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · North of Lanc Airport · Structure no. 000000000068831

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2004 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kissel Hill RD over Drainage Swale is a concrete culvert carrying Kissel Hill RD over Drainage Swale in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 488 by 2024. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKissel Hill RD
CrossesDrainage Swale
LocationNorth of Lanc Airport
RouteCity Street 614
Coordinates40.12914, -76.28306
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2004)
Projected traffic488 by 2024
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 Kissel Hill RD over Drainage Swale built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kissel Hill RD over Drainage Swale 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Kissel Hill RD over Drainage Swale carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Kissel Hill RD over Drainage Swale?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Kissel Hill RD over Drainage Swale?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.