US Bridges

897 White Horse Pk over Pequea Creek

Good

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · N of 30 Along 897 · Structure no. 000000000046006

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,150
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

897 White Horse Pk over Pequea Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 897 White Horse Pk over Pequea Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 2,150 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,150 by 2032. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries897 White Horse Pk
CrossesPequea Creek
LocationN of 30 Along 897
RouteState Highway 897
Coordinates40.01731, -75.9925
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,150 (2024)
Projected traffic2,150 by 2032
Trucks16%
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 897 White Horse Pk over Pequea Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is 897 White Horse Pk 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 897 White Horse Pk over Pequea Creek carry?

About 2,150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is 897 White Horse Pk over Pequea Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns 897 White Horse Pk over Pequea Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.