US Bridges

Byerland Church RD over Pequea Creek

FairPosted for load

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI NE of SR 324 · Structure no. 000000000022018

Built
1860
165 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Byerland Church RD over Pequea Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Byerland Church RD over Pequea Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1860 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 165 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 400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 535 by 2032. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesByerland Church RD
CrossesPequea Creek
Location1 MI NE of SR 324
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.93064, -76.29524
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating4 US tons
Inventory rating2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck10 ft (3.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2012)
Projected traffic535 by 2032
Trucks—
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$69,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Byerland Church RD over Pequea Creek built?

It was built in 1860, making it 165 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Byerland Church 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Byerland Church RD over Pequea Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Byerland Church RD over Pequea Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Byerland Church RD over Pequea Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.