T-344 Newcomer RD over Chiques Creek
FairLancaster County, Pennsylvania · 3/4 MI West of SR 4001 · Structure no. 000000000046906
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 95 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2011 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-344 Newcomer RD over Chiques Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-344 Newcomer RD over Chiques Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 705 by 2031. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-344 Newcomer RD over Chiques Creek built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is T-344 Newcomer RD over Chiques Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does T-344 Newcomer RD over Chiques Creek carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is T-344 Newcomer RD over Chiques Creek?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns T-344 Newcomer RD over Chiques Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.