US Bridges

Old Philadelphiapk over Pequea Creek

Good

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI West of Cains · Structure no. 000000000053866

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,311
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Philadelphiapk over Pequea Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Philadelphiapk over Pequea 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 5,311 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,083 by 2032. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesOld Philadelphiapk
CrossesPequea Creek
Location1 MI West of Cains
RouteState Highway 340
Coordinates40.02914, -75.96689
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,311 (2024)
Projected traffic6,083 by 2032
Trucks13%
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 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 Old Philadelphiapk over Pequea Creek built?

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

What condition is Old Philadelphiapk 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Old Philadelphiapk over Pequea Creek carry?

About 5,311 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Old Philadelphiapk over Pequea Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Old Philadelphiapk over Pequea Creek?

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