Lancaster Pike over Pequea Creek
FairLancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.S. of Smithville · Structure no. 000000000021147
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 355 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26,775
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lancaster Pike over Pequea Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lancaster Pike over Pequea Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 77 years old, older 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 5 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 26,775 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,352 by 2032. The structure is 355 ft (108.2 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lancaster Pike over Pequea Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is Lancaster Pike over Pequea 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Lancaster Pike over Pequea Creek carry?
About 26,775 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Lancaster Pike over Pequea Creek?
The structure is 355 ft (108.2 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.
Who owns Lancaster Pike over Pequea Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.