US Bridges

E Stiegel ST over Chiques Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 700 Ft NE of SR 772 · Structure no. 000000000022163

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Stiegel ST over Chiques Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Stiegel ST over Chiques Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 89 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.

It carries about 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,700 by 2031. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesE Stiegel ST
CrossesChiques Creek
Location700 Ft NE of SR 772
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.16107, -76.38911
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2011)
Projected traffic4,700 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$287,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Stiegel ST over Chiques Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is E Stiegel ST over Chiques 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does E Stiegel ST over Chiques Creek carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is E Stiegel ST over Chiques Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns E Stiegel ST over Chiques Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.