US Bridges

Radcliffe RD T-476 over Pequea Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1.1 M SW of 272 · Structure no. 000000000022020

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
71 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Radcliffe RD T-476 over Pequea Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Radcliffe RD T-476 over Pequea Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 160 by 2031. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRadcliffe RD T-476
CrossesPequea Creek
Location1.1 M SW of 272
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.93566, -76.27154
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating1 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans18
Design loadUnknown
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span3 ft (0.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2011)
Projected traffic160 by 2031
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$203,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Radcliffe RD T-476 over Pequea Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Radcliffe RD T-476 over Pequea 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Radcliffe RD T-476 over Pequea Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Radcliffe RD T-476 over Pequea Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 3 ft (0.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Radcliffe RD T-476 over Pequea Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.