US Bridges

West Pequea Lane over Pequea Creek

Good

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1600 Ft SW of SR 1010 · Structure no. 000000000054679

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
593
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Pequea Lane over Pequea Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying West Pequea Lane over Pequea Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 593 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 643 by 2027. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Pequea Lane
CrossesPequea Creek
Location1600 Ft SW of SR 1010
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.01327, -76.12076
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic593 (2017)
Projected traffic643 by 2027
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
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 West Pequea Lane over Pequea Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Pequea Lane 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does West Pequea Lane over Pequea Creek carry?

About 593 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is West Pequea Lane over Pequea Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns West Pequea Lane over Pequea Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.