Pa 472 Kirkwood Pk over W. Br. Octoraro Creek
FairLancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi. N. of Puseyville · Structure no. 000000000021282
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 266 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,026
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 472 Kirkwood Pk over W. Br. Octoraro Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 472 Kirkwood Pk over W. Br. Octoraro Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 58 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 6,026 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,183 by 2032. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Pa 472 Kirkwood Pk over W. Br. Octoraro Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is Pa 472 Kirkwood Pk over W. Br. Octoraro 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 Pa 472 Kirkwood Pk over W. Br. Octoraro Creek carry?
About 6,026 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Pa 472 Kirkwood Pk over W. Br. Octoraro Creek?
The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 472 Kirkwood Pk over W. Br. Octoraro Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.