US Bridges

Buena Vista Road over Pequea Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 700 Ft West of SR 897 · Structure no. 000000000022064

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buena Vista Road over Pequea Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Buena Vista Road over Pequea Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 210 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2031. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBuena Vista Road
CrossesPequea Creek
Location700 Ft West of SR 897
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.01928, -75.99555
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2011)
Projected traffic275 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Buena Vista Road over Pequea Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buena Vista Road over Pequea 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Buena Vista Road over Pequea Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Buena Vista Road over Pequea Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Buena Vista Road over Pequea Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.