Oak Street over Chiques Creek
PoorClosed to trafficLancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1400 SE of SR 4040 · Structure no. 000000000022164
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- —
- 2011 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Oak Street over Chiques Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Oak Street over Chiques Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Oak Street over Chiques Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is Oak Street over Chiques Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Oak Street over Chiques Creek carry?
No traffic count is recorded for this structure.
How long is Oak Street over Chiques Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Oak Street over Chiques Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.