US Bridges

Pa 441; River Rd. over Chickies Creek

Good

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi. E. of Marietta · Structure no. 000000000053634

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
206 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,565
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 441; River Rd. over Chickies Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 441; River Rd. over Chickies Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 19,565 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,933 by 2032. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesPa 441; River Rd.
CrossesChickies Creek
Location1 Mi. E. of Marietta
RouteState Highway 441
Coordinates40.05534, -76.5255
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,565 (2024)
Projected traffic23,933 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 441; River Rd. over Chickies Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 441; River Rd. over Chickies 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 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 441; River Rd. over Chickies Creek carry?

About 19,565 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pa 441; River Rd. over Chickies Creek?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 441; River Rd. over Chickies Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.