US Bridges

SR 2015 over Little Cocolamus Creek

Fair

Juniata County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI N Cocolamus · Structure no. 000000000020168

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
515
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2015 over Little Cocolamus Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2015 over Little Cocolamus Creek in Juniata County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 87 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 515 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 779 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2015
CrossesLittle Cocolamus Creek
Location1 MI N Cocolamus
RouteState Highway 0
CountyJuniata County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.65551, -77.22061
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic515 (2023)
Projected traffic779 by 2043
Trucks4%
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 byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$447,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2015 over Little Cocolamus Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is SR 2015 over Little Cocolamus 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2015 over Little Cocolamus Creek carry?

About 515 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 2015 over Little Cocolamus Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2015 over Little Cocolamus Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.