US Bridges

Bridge Valley RD over Chiques Creek

PoorPosted for load

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1300 Ft North of SR 23 · Structure no. 000000000022040

Built
1869
156 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge Valley RD over Chiques Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Bridge Valley RD over Chiques Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1869 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 156 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 750 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2032. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBridge Valley RD
CrossesChiques Creek
Location1300 Ft North of SR 23
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.06643, -76.47819
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck11 ft (3.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2012)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2032
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$25,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridge Valley RD over Chiques Creek built?

It was built in 1869, making it 156 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Bridge Valley RD over Chiques 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 2024.

How much traffic does Bridge Valley RD over Chiques Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Bridge Valley 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 18 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge Valley RD over Chiques Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.