County engineer: Lancaster to further reduce load limits on multiple bridges

Jan 28, 2026

Lancaster County Engineer Pam Dingman told commissioners the board approved reduced load ratings on several county bridges, noting the structures are already load‑posted and the change further limits allowable loads for safety.

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Lancaster County Engineer Pam Dingman explained a resolution on Jan. 27 to change bridge load rating specifications and reduce allowable vehicle loads on a set of county bridges that are already load‑posted. Dingman read a list of affected bridges by county designation and location and said the action reduces the loads allowed on those structures for safety reasons.

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