US Bridges

E. Main 0230 over Little Chickies Ck

Good

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · Mt Joy Boro · Structure no. 000000000046126

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,071
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Main 0230 over Little Chickies Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying E. Main 0230 over Little Chickies Ck 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 14,071 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,370 by 2032. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesE. Main 0230
CrossesLittle Chickies Ck
LocationMt Joy Boro
RouteState Highway 230
Coordinates40.10899, -76.49023
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,071 (2024)
Projected traffic12,370 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 E. Main 0230 over Little Chickies Ck built?

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

What condition is E. Main 0230 over Little Chickies Ck 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does E. Main 0230 over Little Chickies Ck carry?

About 14,071 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is E. Main 0230 over Little Chickies Ck?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns E. Main 0230 over Little Chickies Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.