US Bridges

T-793 S Chiques RD over Chiques Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 3/4 MI NW of SR 4001 · Structure no. 000000000021931

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
310
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-793 S Chiques RD over Chiques Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying T-793 S Chiques RD over Chiques Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 5 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 415 by 2031. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesT-793 S Chiques RD
CrossesChiques Creek
Location3/4 MI NW of SR 4001
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.10851, -76.44388
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2011)
Projected traffic415 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$54,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was T-793 S Chiques RD over Chiques Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-793 S Chiques RD over Chiques 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does T-793 S Chiques RD over Chiques Creek carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is T-793 S Chiques RD over Chiques Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns T-793 S Chiques RD over Chiques Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.