US Bridges

Pa 72;LEBANON Rd. over Chiques Creek

Good

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 0.25 Mi.S. of Elstonville · Structure no. 000000000021052

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,989
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 72;LEBANON Rd. over Chiques Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 72;LEBANON Rd. over Chiques Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 51 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,989 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,199 by 2038. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPa 72;LEBANON Rd.
CrossesChiques Creek
Location0.25 Mi.S. of Elstonville
RouteState Highway 72
Coordinates40.20426, -76.41963
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,989 (2023)
Projected traffic14,199 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$129,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 72;LEBANON Rd. over Chiques Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Pa 72;LEBANON Rd. over Chiques Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2021.

How much traffic does Pa 72;LEBANON Rd. over Chiques Creek carry?

About 11,989 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pa 72;LEBANON Rd. over Chiques Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 72;LEBANON Rd. over Chiques Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.