US Bridges

Frogtown Rd. over Pequea Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI NW Marticville · Structure no. 000000000021646

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
95 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
640
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frogtown Rd. over Pequea Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Frogtown Rd. over Pequea Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 75 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 640 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 795 by 2032. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFrogtown Rd.
CrossesPequea Creek
Location1 MI NW Marticville
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.93362, -76.32236
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic640 (2024)
Projected traffic795 by 2032
Trucks7%
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$656,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Frogtown Rd. over Pequea Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Frogtown Rd. 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Frogtown Rd. over Pequea Creek carry?

About 640 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Frogtown Rd. over Pequea Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Frogtown Rd. over Pequea Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.