US Bridges

Pa 741; SR 0741 over Pequea Creek

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Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1.25 Mi.E. of Lampeter · Structure no. 000000000052742

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
147 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,106
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 741; SR 0741 over Pequea Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 741; SR 0741 over Pequea Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 5,106 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,890 by 2032. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 741; SR 0741
CrossesPequea Creek
Location1.25 Mi.E. of Lampeter
RouteState Highway 741
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.98958, -76.21829
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,106 (2024)
Projected traffic6,890 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Pa 741; SR 0741 over Pequea Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 741; SR 0741 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 741; SR 0741 over Pequea Creek carry?

About 5,106 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pa 741; SR 0741 over Pequea Creek?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 741; SR 0741 over Pequea Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.