US Bridges

Penn Grant RD over Pequea Creek

GoodPosted for load

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 2200 Ft East of SR 3028 · Structure no. 000000000022130

Built
1875
150 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Penn Grant RD over Pequea Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Penn Grant RD over Pequea Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1875 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 150 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,600 by 2032. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPenn Grant RD
CrossesPequea Creek
Location2200 Ft East of SR 3028
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.97864, -76.2258
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionDecember 2022
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck11 ft (3.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2012)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2032
Trucks—
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$82,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Penn Grant RD over Pequea Creek built?

It was built in 1875, making it 150 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Penn Grant RD over Pequea Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2022.

How much traffic does Penn Grant RD over Pequea Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Penn Grant RD over Pequea Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Penn Grant RD over Pequea Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.