T-870 Quarry RD over Little Chiques Creek
PoorLancaster County, Pennsylvania · 3/4 MI East of SR 4025 · Structure no. 000000000021999
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 420
- 2011 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-870 Quarry RD over Little Chiques Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-870 Quarry RD over Little Chiques Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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.
It carries about 420 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2031. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-870 Quarry RD over Little Chiques Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is T-870 Quarry RD over Little 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does T-870 Quarry RD over Little Chiques Creek carry?
About 420 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is T-870 Quarry RD over Little Chiques Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns T-870 Quarry RD over Little Chiques Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.