US Bridges

Pa 772; SR 0772 over Cocalico Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1.0 Mi.N.W. of Brownstown · Structure no. 000000000021327

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,704
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 772; SR 0772 over Cocalico Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 772; SR 0772 over Cocalico Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 11,704 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,542 by 2032. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 772; SR 0772
CrossesCocalico Creek
Location1.0 Mi.N.W. of Brownstown
RouteState Highway 772
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.13919, -76.2225
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,704 (2024)
Projected traffic17,542 by 2032
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 772; SR 0772 over Cocalico Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 772; SR 0772 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Pa 772; SR 0772 over Cocalico Creek carry?

About 11,704 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pa 772; SR 0772 over Cocalico Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 772; SR 0772 over Cocalico Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.