US Bridges

Breneman RD over Pequea Creek

FairPosted for load

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mile North of SR 222 · Structure no. 000000000022127

Built
1871
154 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
410
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Breneman RD over Pequea Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Breneman RD over Pequea Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1871, so it is 154 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 5 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 410 vehicles a day, projected to reach 540 by 2032. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBreneman RD
CrossesPequea Creek
Location1 Mile North of SR 222
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.96063, -76.23493
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck10 ft (3.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2012)
Projected traffic540 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$49,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Breneman RD over Pequea Creek built?

It was built in 1871, making it 154 years old in 2025.

What condition is Breneman RD 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Breneman RD over Pequea Creek carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Breneman RD over Pequea Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Breneman RD over Pequea Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.