US Bridges

Pa 772; Manheim ST over Little Chiques Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · North of Mt. Joy · Structure no. 000000000021320

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
148 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,979
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 772; Manheim ST over Little Chiques Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 772; Manheim ST over Little Chiques Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 7,979 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,890 by 2032. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 772; Manheim ST
CrossesLittle Chiques Creek
LocationNorth of Mt. Joy
RouteState Highway 772
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.11667, -76.49833
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,979 (2024)
Projected traffic8,890 by 2032
Trucks6%
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 772; Manheim ST over Little Chiques Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 772; Manheim ST 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Pa 772; Manheim ST over Little Chiques Creek carry?

About 7,979 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pa 772; Manheim ST over Little Chiques Creek?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 772; Manheim ST over Little Chiques Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.