US Bridges

Marietta Ave over Chiques Creek

Good

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI East of Marietta · Structure no. 000000000053863

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,423
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marietta Ave over Chiques Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marietta Ave over Chiques Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,423 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,658 by 2032. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMarietta Ave
CrossesChiques Creek
Location2 MI East of Marietta
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates40.063, -76.51564
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,423 (2024)
Projected traffic3,658 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marietta Ave over Chiques Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marietta Ave over 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Marietta Ave over Chiques Creek carry?

About 3,423 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Marietta Ave over Chiques Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Marietta Ave over Chiques Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).