Bicknell RD over Puddle Duck Creek
FairLancaster County, Pennsylvania · 50 Feet from Arcadia Trac · Structure no. 000000000057579
- Built
- 1901
- 124 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bicknell RD over Puddle Duck Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bicknell RD over Puddle Duck Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1901 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 124 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bicknell RD over Puddle Duck Creek built?
It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is Bicknell RD over Puddle Duck Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Bicknell RD over Puddle Duck Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Bicknell RD over Puddle Duck Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 1 ft (0.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Bicknell RD over Puddle Duck Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.