US Bridges

Pa 324;SR 0324 over Pequea Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · Martic Forge · Structure no. 000000000021212

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
159 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
402
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 324;SR 0324 over Pequea Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 324;SR 0324 over Pequea Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 55 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 402 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 970 by 2032. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 324;SR 0324
CrossesPequea Creek
LocationMartic Forge
RouteState Highway 324
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.90562, -76.32814
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic402 (2024)
Projected traffic970 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 324;SR 0324 over Pequea Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Pa 324;SR 0324 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 324;SR 0324 over Pequea Creek carry?

About 402 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pa 324;SR 0324 over Pequea Creek?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 324;SR 0324 over Pequea Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.