US Bridges

SR 4027 Ncolebrook over Little Chickies Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mi.N.W. Mastersonvile · Structure no. 000000000021739

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,712
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4027 Ncolebrook over Little Chickies Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 4027 Ncolebrook over Little Chickies Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 2,712 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,021 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4027 Ncolebrook
CrossesLittle Chickies Creek
Location1.5 Mi.N.W. Mastersonvile
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.20731, -76.50217
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,712 (2023)
Projected traffic3,021 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR 4027 Ncolebrook over Little Chickies Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4027 Ncolebrook over Little Chickies 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 SR 4027 Ncolebrook over Little Chickies Creek carry?

About 2,712 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 4027 Ncolebrook over Little Chickies Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4027 Ncolebrook over Little Chickies Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.