US Bridges

Fox Hollow RD over Pequea Creek

FairPosted for load

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1000 Ft South of SR 324 · Structure no. 000000000021984

Built
1878
147 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
155 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
340
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fox Hollow RD over Pequea Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Fox Hollow RD over Pequea Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1878 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 147 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 340 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2032. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFox Hollow RD
CrossesPequea Creek
Location1000 Ft South of SR 324
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.89888, -76.3421
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck12 ft (3.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2012)
Projected traffic400 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$107,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fox Hollow RD over Pequea Creek built?

It was built in 1878, making it 147 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Fox Hollow 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Fox Hollow RD over Pequea Creek carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Fox Hollow RD over Pequea Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Fox Hollow RD over Pequea Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.