US Bridges

SR 4033 over Little Chiques Creek

Good

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 4 Mi. N. of Mt. Joy · Structure no. 000000000052827

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,127
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4033 over Little Chiques Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 4033 over Little Chiques 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 1,127 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 683 by 2034. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 4033
CrossesLittle Chiques Creek
Location4 Mi. N. of Mt. Joy
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.15867, -76.50169
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,127 (2023)
Projected traffic683 by 2034
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 SR 4033 over Little Chiques Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 4033 over Little Chiques 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4033 over Little Chiques Creek carry?

About 1,127 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 4033 over Little Chiques Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4033 over Little Chiques Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.