US Bridges

Pa 324; SR 0324 over Pequea Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi. N. of Marticville · Structure no. 000000000021218

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
195 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,307
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 324; SR 0324 over Pequea Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 324; SR 0324 over Pequea Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 95 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 3,307 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,310 by 2032. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 324; SR 0324
CrossesPequea Creek
Location1 Mi. N. of Marticville
RouteState Highway 324
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.9406, -76.30692
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating102 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,307 (2024)
Projected traffic4,310 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 324; SR 0324 over Pequea Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

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 October 2023.

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

About 3,307 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

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

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 324; SR 0324 over Pequea Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.