US Bridges

SR 4003 over Little Chiques Creek

Good

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · S.W. Corner of Mt.Joy · Structure no. 000000000042120

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,410
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4003 over Little Chiques Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4003 over Little Chiques Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,410 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,233 by 2032. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 4003
CrossesLittle Chiques Creek
LocationS.W. Corner of Mt.Joy
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.10458, -76.49169
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,410 (2024)
Projected traffic1,233 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 4003 over Little Chiques Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4003 over Little Chiques 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4003 over Little Chiques Creek carry?

About 1,410 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 4003 over Little Chiques Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4003 over Little Chiques Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.