US Bridges

Pleasant Grove RD over Little Chickies

Good

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 MI N of Mt Joy · Structure no. 000000000046271

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
154
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Grove RD over Little Chickies is a concrete culvert carrying Pleasant Grove RD over Little Chickies 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 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 154 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesPleasant Grove RD
CrossesLittle Chickies
Location1.5 MI N of Mt Joy
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.13944, -76.50597
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic154 (2024)
Projected traffic288 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pleasant Grove RD over Little Chickies built?

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

What condition is Pleasant Grove RD over Little Chickies 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Pleasant Grove RD over Little Chickies carry?

About 154 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Pleasant Grove RD over Little Chickies?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Grove RD over Little Chickies?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.