South Garfield RD over Chiques Creek
PoorClosed to trafficLancaster County, Pennsylvania · 0.25 Mi. N of SR 4001 · Structure no. 000000000022044
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 78 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 415
- 2011 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Garfield RD over Chiques Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Garfield RD over Chiques Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 2 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 415 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2031. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Garfield RD over Chiques Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Garfield 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does South Garfield RD over Chiques Creek carry?
About 415 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is South Garfield RD over Chiques Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns South Garfield RD over Chiques Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.