Pa 896; Georgetown over Octoraro Creek
GoodLancaster County, Pennsylvania · Lanc.-Chester Co. Line · Structure no. 000000000021341
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 164 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,432
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 896; Georgetown over Octoraro Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 896; Georgetown over Octoraro Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,432 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,059 by 2032. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 896; Georgetown over Octoraro Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pa 896; Georgetown over Octoraro Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does Pa 896; Georgetown over Octoraro Creek carry?
About 2,432 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Pa 896; Georgetown over Octoraro Creek?
The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 896; Georgetown over Octoraro Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.