Hernley Road T-855 over Chiques Creek
PoorPosted for loadLancaster County, Pennsylvania · 250 Ft. West of T-589 · Structure no. 000000000022054
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 410
- 2011 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hernley Road T-855 over Chiques Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hernley Road T-855 over Chiques Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 105 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 545 by 2031. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Hernley Road T-855 over Chiques Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Hernley Road T-855 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 Hernley Road T-855 over Chiques Creek carry?
About 410 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Hernley Road T-855 over Chiques Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Hernley Road T-855 over Chiques Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.