US Bridges

Siegrist RD over Chiques Creek

GoodPosted for load

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 3/4 MI NW of SR 4001 · Structure no. 000000000022039

Built
1885
140 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
570
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Siegrist RD over Chiques Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Siegrist RD over Chiques Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1885 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 140 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 570 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 760 by 2030. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSiegrist RD
CrossesChiques Creek
Location3/4 MI NW of SR 4001
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.07606, -76.47098
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck10 ft (3.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic570 (2010)
Projected traffic760 by 2030
Trucks1%
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

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$55,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Siegrist RD over Chiques Creek built?

It was built in 1885, making it 140 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Siegrist RD over Chiques Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Siegrist RD over Chiques Creek carry?

About 570 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Siegrist RD over Chiques Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Siegrist RD over Chiques Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.