US Bridges

Pa 283; SR 0300 over Chickies Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · E Hempfld-Rapho Twp Lin · Structure no. 000000000021184

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51,789
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 283; SR 0300 over Chickies Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Pa 283; SR 0300 over Chickies Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 76 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 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 51,789 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,642 by 2032. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 283; SR 0300
CrossesChickies Creek
LocationE Hempfld-Rapho Twp Lin
RouteState Highway 283
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.10919, -76.43773
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,789 (2023)
Projected traffic69,642 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 283; SR 0300 over Chickies Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Pa 283; SR 0300 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 283; SR 0300 over Chickies Creek carry?

About 51,789 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Pa 283; SR 0300 over Chickies Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 283; SR 0300 over Chickies Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.