PA 896; Hartman Br
Carrying PA 896; Hartman Br over Pequea Creek
1 mi.N. of Strasburg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: PA 896; Hartman Br
The PA 896; Hartman Br bridge in Lancaster, Pennsylvania carries PA 896; Hartman Br over Pequea Creek. It was built in 1954, making it 72 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2015, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 56.1 meters (184 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 12,731 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 a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 92.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How PA 896; Hartman Br 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
- 1954
- Last Reconstructed
- 2015
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 56.1 m (184 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.0 m (36 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 12,731 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000021346
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PA 896; Hartman Br 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for PA 896; Hartman Br?
PA 896; Hartman Br in Lancaster, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is PA 896; Hartman Br inspected?
PA 896; Hartman Br'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 12,731 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PA 896; Hartman Br is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for PA 896; Hartman Br?
PA 896; Hartman Br has an NBI inventory load rating of 92.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining PA 896; Hartman Br?
PA 896; Hartman Br is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is PA 896; Hartman Br and does age affect safety?
PA 896; Hartman Br was built in 1954, making it 72 years old and last reconstructed in 2015.
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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