US Bridges

SR 1018 over Cocalico Creek

Good

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mi.E. of Rothsville · Structure no. 000000000021400

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
224 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,181
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1018 over Cocalico Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1018 over Cocalico Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 57 years old, older 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 5,181 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,564 by 2032. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 1018
CrossesCocalico Creek
Location1.5 Mi.E. of Rothsville
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.16022, -76.22489
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,181 (2023)
Projected traffic9,564 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$271,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1018 over Cocalico Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is SR 1018 over Cocalico 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1018 over Cocalico Creek carry?

About 5,181 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 1018 over Cocalico Creek?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1018 over Cocalico Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.