US Bridges

SR 0324 Pequea Bl. over Pequea Creek

Good

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · Pequea · Structure no. 000000000045455

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
248 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
402
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0324 Pequea Bl. over Pequea Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0324 Pequea Bl. over Pequea Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 402 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 970 by 2032. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0324 Pequea Bl.
CrossesPequea Creek
LocationPequea
RouteState Highway 324
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.88739, -76.36718
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic402 (2024)
Projected traffic970 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 0324 Pequea Bl. over Pequea Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0324 Pequea Bl. 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0324 Pequea Bl. over Pequea Creek carry?

About 402 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 0324 Pequea Bl. over Pequea Creek?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0324 Pequea Bl. over Pequea Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.