US Bridges

Pa 272; Oregon Pk. over Cocalico Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mi.S.W.Of Brownstown · Structure no. 000000000021151

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,873
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 272; Oregon Pk. over Cocalico Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 272; Oregon Pk. over Cocalico Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 6 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 11,873 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,627 by 2032. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 272; Oregon Pk.
CrossesCocalico Creek
Location1.5 Mi.S.W.Of Brownstown
RouteState Highway 272
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.12012, -76.2359
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,873 (2023)
Projected traffic16,627 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 272; Oregon Pk. over Cocalico Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 272; Oregon Pk. over Cocalico 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 272; Oregon Pk. over Cocalico Creek carry?

About 11,873 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pa 272; Oregon Pk. over Cocalico Creek?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 272; Oregon Pk. over Cocalico Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.