BOWMANSVILLE RD
Carrying BOWMANSVILLE RD over MUDDY CREEK
1000 FT WEST OF PA 625, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BOWMANSVILLE RD
The BOWMANSVILLE RD bridge in Lancaster, Pennsylvania carries BOWMANSVILLE RD over MUDDY CREEK. It was built in 1973, making it 53 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 10.4 meters (34 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 100 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 3/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 19.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BOWMANSVILLE RD compares
Live comparison across Pennsylvania.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1973
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 10.4 m (34 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.8 m (32 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 100 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000057564
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
BOWMANSVILLE RD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare BOWMANSVILLE RD 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 BOWMANSVILLE RD?
BOWMANSVILLE RD in Lancaster, Pennsylvania on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BOWMANSVILLE RD inspected?
BOWMANSVILLE RD'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 100 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BOWMANSVILLE RD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for BOWMANSVILLE RD?
BOWMANSVILLE RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining BOWMANSVILLE RD?
BOWMANSVILLE RD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is BOWMANSVILLE RD and does age affect safety?
BOWMANSVILLE RD was built in 1973, making it 53 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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