US Bridges

Penryn Road T-560 over Trib. to Chiques Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 0.75 MI North of SR 772 · Structure no. 000000000022014

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Penryn Road T-560 over Trib. to Chiques Creek is a steel culvert carrying Penryn Road T-560 over Trib. to Chiques 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 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPenryn Road T-560
CrossesTrib. to Chiques Creek
Location0.75 MI North of SR 772
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.16653, -76.36882
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2011)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2031
Trucks5%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Penryn Road T-560 over Trib. to Chiques Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Penryn Road T-560 over Trib. to 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Penryn Road T-560 over Trib. to Chiques Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Penryn Road T-560 over Trib. to Chiques Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Penryn Road T-560 over Trib. to Chiques Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.