Oak Street over Chiques Creek Trib
PoorLancaster County, Pennsylvania · 0.3 Miles NW of SR 772 · Structure no. 000000000022015
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,150
- 2011 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Oak Street over Chiques Creek Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oak Street over Chiques Creek Trib in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5,150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,570 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 22 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Oak Street over Chiques Creek Trib built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Oak Street over Chiques Creek Trib 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Oak Street over Chiques Creek Trib carry?
About 5,150 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Oak Street over Chiques Creek Trib?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Oak Street over Chiques Creek Trib?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.