US Bridges

SR 1053 Peartown over Cocalico Creek

PoorPosted for load

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI SW Blainsport · Structure no. 000000000021483

Built
1909
116 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Other
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
522
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1053 Peartown over Cocalico Creek is a concrete continuous other carrying SR 1053 Peartown over Cocalico Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1909, so it is 116 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 522 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 818 by 2035. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1053 Peartown
CrossesCocalico Creek
Location1 MI SW Blainsport
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.2727, -76.15538
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic522 (2024)
Projected traffic818 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$629,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1053 Peartown over Cocalico Creek built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1053 Peartown over Cocalico Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1053 Peartown over Cocalico Creek carry?

About 522 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 1053 Peartown over Cocalico Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1053 Peartown over Cocalico Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.