US Bridges

Belmont RD over Pequea Creek

FairPosted for load

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1/2 Mile North of SR 30 · Structure no. 000000000022004

Built
1893
132 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belmont RD over Pequea Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Belmont RD over Pequea Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1893, so it is 132 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,680 by 2032. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBelmont RD
CrossesPequea Creek
Location1/2 Mile North of SR 30
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.01229, -76.10798
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJune 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating4 US tons
Inventory rating2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck10 ft (3.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2012)
Projected traffic2,680 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$110,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Belmont RD over Pequea Creek built?

It was built in 1893, making it 132 years old in 2025.

What condition is Belmont 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Belmont RD over Pequea Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Belmont RD over Pequea Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Belmont RD over Pequea Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.