PA 462; E. King St
Carrying PA 462; E. King St over Conestoga River
BRIDGEPORT, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: PA 462; E. King St
The PA 462; E. King St bridge in Lancaster, Pennsylvania carries PA 462; E. King St over Conestoga River. It was built in 1933, making it 93 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 93.0 meters (305 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 18,747 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 35.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How PA 462; E. King St compares
Live comparison across Pennsylvania.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1933
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 93.0 m (305 ft)
- Deck Width
- 15.4 m (51 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 18,747 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000021278
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PA 462; E. King St is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare PA 462; E. King St against other structures in Lancaster and across Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for PA 462; E. King St?
PA 462; E. King St in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is PA 462; E. King St inspected?
PA 462; E. King St's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 18,747 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PA 462; E. King St is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for PA 462; E. King St?
PA 462; E. King St has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining PA 462; E. King St?
PA 462; E. King St is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is PA 462; E. King St and does age affect safety?
PA 462; E. King St was built in 1933, making it 93 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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