US Bridges

US 322; W.Main St. over Cocalico Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · Ephrata Boro · Structure no. 000000000021200

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,072
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 322; W.Main St. over Cocalico Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 322; W.Main St. over Cocalico Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 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 14,072 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,742 by 2032. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 322; W.Main St.
CrossesCocalico Creek
LocationEphrata Boro
RouteU.S. Route 322
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.18207, -76.18401
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,072 (2024)
Projected traffic16,742 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$133,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 322; W.Main St. over Cocalico Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 322; W.Main St. 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 US 322; W.Main St. over Cocalico Creek carry?

About 14,072 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 322; W.Main St. over Cocalico Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US 322; W.Main St. over Cocalico Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.