US Bridges

Amish RD over Pequea Creek Trib

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 0.7 MI North of SR 897 · Structure no. 000000000022073

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
625
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Amish RD over Pequea Creek Trib is a concrete frame carrying Amish RD over Pequea Creek Trib in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 625 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 830 by 2031. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAmish RD
CrossesPequea Creek Trib
Location0.7 MI North of SR 897
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.01013, -76.0148
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic625 (2011)
Projected traffic830 by 2031
Trucks2%
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 Amish RD over Pequea Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Amish RD over Pequea Creek Trib 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 Amish RD over Pequea Creek Trib carry?

About 625 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Amish RD over Pequea Creek Trib?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Amish RD over Pequea Creek Trib?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.