SR 4040 over Chiques Creek
PoorPosted for loadLancaster County, Pennsylvania · E. Side of Manheim · Structure no. 000000000021759
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,746
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 4040 over Chiques Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 4040 over Chiques 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5,746 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,400 by 2032. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 4040 over Chiques Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 4040 over Chiques 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SR 4040 over Chiques Creek carry?
About 5,746 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SR 4040 over Chiques Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns SR 4040 over Chiques Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.