US Bridges

Sun Hill RD over Chiques Creek

FairPosted for load

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 700 Ft SE of SR 772 · Structure no. 000000000022058

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
820
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sun Hill RD over Chiques Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Sun Hill RD over Chiques Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 6 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 820 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,100 by 2031. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSun Hill RD
CrossesChiques Creek
Location700 Ft SE of SR 772
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.14822, -76.40994
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck10 ft (3.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic820 (2011)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2031
Trucks0%
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$24,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sun Hill RD over Chiques Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sun Hill 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Sun Hill RD over Chiques Creek carry?

About 820 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Sun Hill RD over Chiques Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Sun Hill RD over Chiques Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.