Buena Vista RD over Pequea Creek
GoodLancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI East of SR 897 · Structure no. 000000000042339
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 135
- 2011 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Buena Vista RD over Pequea Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Buena Vista RD over Pequea 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 135 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2031. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Buena Vista RD over Pequea Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Buena Vista 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Buena Vista RD over Pequea Creek carry?
About 135 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Buena Vista RD over Pequea Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Buena Vista RD over Pequea Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.