US Bridges

SR4003;KINDERHOOK over Chiques Creek

Good

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 0.75 Mi. S.W. of Newtown · Structure no. 000000000067633

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
213 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,436
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR4003;KINDERHOOK over Chiques Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR4003;KINDERHOOK over Chiques Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 1,436 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,398 by 2042. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR4003;KINDERHOOK
CrossesChiques Creek
Location0.75 Mi. S.W. of Newtown
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.06829, -76.49814
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,436 (2024)
Projected traffic1,398 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR4003;KINDERHOOK over Chiques Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR4003;KINDERHOOK 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR4003;KINDERHOOK over Chiques Creek carry?

About 1,436 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR4003;KINDERHOOK over Chiques Creek?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR4003;KINDERHOOK over Chiques Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.