US Bridges

Pa 72; Lebanon RD over Chickies Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 Mi.N. of Elstonville · Structure no. 000000000021053

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,989
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 72; Lebanon RD over Chickies Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 72; Lebanon RD over Chickies Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 11,989 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,805 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 72; Lebanon RD
CrossesChickies Creek
Location0.5 Mi.N. of Elstonville
RouteState Highway 72
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.21042, -76.42735
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,989 (2023)
Projected traffic13,805 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 72; Lebanon RD over Chickies Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 72; Lebanon RD over Chickies Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 72; Lebanon RD over Chickies Creek carry?

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

How long is Pa 72; Lebanon RD over Chickies Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 72; Lebanon RD over Chickies Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.