US Bridges

Erisman RD over Chiques Creek

FairPosted for load

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI SE of SR 772 · Structure no. 000000000022045

Built
1855
170 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
275
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Erisman RD over Chiques Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Erisman RD over Chiques Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1855 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 170 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 275 vehicles a day, projected to reach 370 by 2032. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesErisman RD
CrossesChiques Creek
Location2 MI SE of SR 772
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.11565, -76.42513
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionOctober 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck11 ft (3.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2012)
Projected traffic370 by 2032
Trucks—
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

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$70,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Erisman RD over Chiques Creek built?

It was built in 1855, making it 170 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Erisman RD over 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Erisman RD over Chiques Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Erisman RD over Chiques Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Erisman RD over Chiques Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.