US Bridges

Pa 324; SR 0324 over Trib Pequea Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · Martic Forge · Structure no. 000000000021213

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,159
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 324; SR 0324 over Trib Pequea Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pa 324; SR 0324 over Trib Pequea Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970, 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 2,159 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,985 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 324; SR 0324
CrossesTrib Pequea Creek
LocationMartic Forge
RouteState Highway 324
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.90559, -76.32664
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,159 (2023)
Projected traffic1,985 by 2032
Trucks3%
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 Trib Pequea Creek built?

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

What condition is Pa 324; SR 0324 over Trib 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 November 2023.

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

About 2,159 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

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

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 324; SR 0324 over Trib Pequea Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.