Iron Bridge RD over Little Chiques Creek
PoorLancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI East of SR 772 · Structure no. 000000000022050
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2024
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 83 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Iron Bridge RD over Little Chiques Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Iron Bridge RD over Little Chiques Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 61 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.
It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 870 by 2032. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Iron Bridge RD over Little Chiques Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.
What condition is Iron Bridge RD over Little 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 Iron Bridge RD over Little Chiques Creek carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Iron Bridge RD over Little Chiques Creek?
The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Iron Bridge RD over Little Chiques Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.