Pa 72; S.Main ST over Chickies Creek
PoorLancaster County, Pennsylvania · S.Side Manheim Boro · Structure no. 000000000021051
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 127 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,915
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 72; S.Main ST over Chickies Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 72; S.Main ST over Chickies Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 13,915 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,731 by 2032. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 72; S.Main ST over Chickies Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pa 72; S.Main ST over Chickies Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Pa 72; S.Main ST over Chickies Creek carry?
About 13,915 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Pa 72; S.Main ST over Chickies Creek?
The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 72; S.Main ST over Chickies Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.