FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SHIP ROCK RD

Carrying SHIP ROCK RD over TRIB TO PEQUEA CREEK

EAST OF HERRVILLE RD, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
41 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SHIP ROCK RD

The SHIP ROCK RD bridge in Lancaster, Pennsylvania carries SHIP ROCK RD over TRIB TO PEQUEA CREEK. It was built in 1995, making it 31 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 11.3 meters (37 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 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 40.8 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How SHIP ROCK RD compares

▲ 1.5
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Top 39%
Higher load rating than 61% of Pennsylvania bridges
509
Bridges in Lancaster · 45 in Poor condition
SHIP ROCK RD 40.8 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
97.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
40.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1995
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
11.3 m (37 ft)
Deck Width
9.8 m (32 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000057583

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SHIP ROCK RD 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 SHIP ROCK 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 SHIP ROCK RD?

SHIP ROCK RD in Lancaster, Pennsylvania on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SHIP ROCK RD inspected?

SHIP ROCK 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. SHIP ROCK RD 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 SHIP ROCK RD?

SHIP ROCK RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SHIP ROCK RD?

SHIP ROCK RD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is SHIP ROCK RD and does age affect safety?

SHIP ROCK RD was built in 1995, making it 31 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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