US Bridges

Strasburg Pike over Pequea Creek

Poor

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · Wheatland Mills · Structure no. 000000000021571

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,797
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Strasburg Pike over Pequea Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Strasburg Pike over Pequea Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 5,797 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,668 by 2032. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesStrasburg Pike
CrossesPequea Creek
LocationWheatland Mills
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.99488, -76.20429
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,797 (2024)
Projected traffic8,668 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Strasburg Pike over Pequea Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Strasburg Pike over Pequea Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Strasburg Pike over Pequea Creek carry?

About 5,797 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Strasburg Pike over Pequea Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Strasburg Pike over Pequea Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.