Pa 283 Eb; SR 0300 over Little Chiques Creek
FairLancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.N. of Mt. Joy · Structure no. 000000000021176
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 151 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24,666
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 283 Eb; SR 0300 over Little Chiques Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 283 Eb; SR 0300 over Little Chiques Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 24,666 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,663 by 2032. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 Pa 283 Eb; SR 0300 over Little Chiques Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pa 283 Eb; SR 0300 over Little Chiques 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Pa 283 Eb; SR 0300 over Little Chiques Creek carry?
About 24,666 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Pa 283 Eb; SR 0300 over Little Chiques Creek?
The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 283 Eb; SR 0300 over Little Chiques Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.