US Bridges

T-948 School Lane over Pequea Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 0.9 MI South of SR 340 · Structure no. 000000000022089

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
790
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-948 School Lane over Pequea Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-948 School Lane over Pequea Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 5 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 790 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,060 by 2031. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesT-948 School Lane
CrossesPequea Creek
Location0.9 MI South of SR 340
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.02141, -76.00442
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic790 (2011)
Projected traffic1,060 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-948 School Lane over Pequea Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-948 School Lane 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 T-948 School Lane over Pequea Creek carry?

About 790 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is T-948 School Lane over Pequea Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns T-948 School Lane over Pequea Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.