Drager Rd. over Little Chiques Creek
FairLancaster County, Pennsylvania · 600 Ft North of SR 23 · Structure no. 000000000052735
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 403
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Drager Rd. over Little Chiques Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Drager Rd. over Little Chiques Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 52 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 5 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 403 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 437 by 2025. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Drager Rd. over Little Chiques Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is Drager Rd. over Little 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Drager Rd. over Little Chiques Creek carry?
About 403 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Drager Rd. over Little Chiques Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Drager Rd. over Little Chiques Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.