US Bridges

SR 1051 Main St. over Little Cocalico Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · SE Corner of Denver Boro · Structure no. 000000000021481

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
63 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,566
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1051 Main St. over Little Cocalico Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1051 Main St. over Little Cocalico Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 91 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 6 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 5,566 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,548 by 2032. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 1051 Main St.
CrossesLittle Cocalico Creek
LocationSE Corner of Denver Boro
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.22779, -76.13145
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,566 (2023)
Projected traffic8,548 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$116,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1051 Main St. over Little Cocalico Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is SR 1051 Main St. over Little 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 SR 1051 Main St. over Little Cocalico Creek carry?

About 5,566 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 1051 Main St. over Little Cocalico Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1051 Main St. over Little Cocalico Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.