US Bridges

Pa 772; SR 0772 over Cat Tail Run

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI S.E. of Intercourse · Structure no. 000000000021339

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,999
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 772; SR 0772 over Cat Tail Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 772; SR 0772 over Cat Tail Run in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 69 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 6,999 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,662 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 772; SR 0772
CrossesCat Tail Run
Location2 MI S.E. of Intercourse
RouteState Highway 772
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.02358, -76.0709
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,999 (2024)
Projected traffic6,662 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Cat Tail Run built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is Pa 772; SR 0772 over Cat Tail Run 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 772; SR 0772 over Cat Tail Run carry?

About 6,999 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Pa 772; SR 0772 over Cat Tail Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 772; SR 0772 over Cat Tail Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.