US Bridges

SR 4020 over Chickies Creek

Poor

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi. W. of Landisville · Structure no. 000000000021720

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
98 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,538
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4020 over Chickies Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 4020 over Chickies Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 7,538 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,278 by 2032. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 4020
CrossesChickies Creek
Location2 Mi. W. of Landisville
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.10888, -76.4501
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,538 (2023)
Projected traffic11,278 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$908,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4020 over Chickies Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4020 over Chickies 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4020 over Chickies Creek carry?

About 7,538 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 4020 over Chickies Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4020 over Chickies Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.