T-540 Frogtown RD over Pequea Creek
FairLancaster County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI South of SR 772 · Structure no. 000000000021963
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,035
- 2011 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-540 Frogtown RD over Pequea Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-540 Frogtown RD over Pequea Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 1,035 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,385 by 2031. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-540 Frogtown RD over Pequea Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is T-540 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does T-540 Frogtown RD over Pequea Creek carry?
About 1,035 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is T-540 Frogtown RD over Pequea Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns T-540 Frogtown RD over Pequea Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.