US Bridges

S.R. 1032 3rd St. over Little Cocalico Creek

Good

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · Denver Boro · Structure no. 000000000021438

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,662
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.R. 1032 3rd St. over Little Cocalico Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S.R. 1032 3rd St. over Little Cocalico Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 53 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 3,662 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,749 by 2032. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS.R. 1032 3rd St.
CrossesLittle Cocalico Creek
LocationDenver Boro
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.23286, -76.13301
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,662 (2024)
Projected traffic4,749 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 S.R. 1032 3rd St. over Little Cocalico Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is S.R. 1032 3rd St. over Little 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does S.R. 1032 3rd St. over Little Cocalico Creek carry?

About 3,662 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S.R. 1032 3rd St. over Little Cocalico Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns S.R. 1032 3rd St. over Little Cocalico Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.