US Bridges

Pinkerton RD over Little Chiques Creek

FairPosted for load

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mile NW of SR 4003 · Structure no. 000000000022038

Built
1883
142 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
465
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pinkerton RD over Little Chiques Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Pinkerton RD over Little Chiques Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1883, so it is 142 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 465 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 615 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPinkerton RD
CrossesLittle Chiques Creek
Location1 Mile NW of SR 4003
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.0884, -76.50538
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic465 (2012)
Projected traffic615 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$90,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pinkerton RD over Little Chiques Creek built?

It was built in 1883, making it 142 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pinkerton RD over Little 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pinkerton RD over Little Chiques Creek carry?

About 465 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pinkerton RD over Little Chiques Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Pinkerton RD over Little Chiques Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.