2001 Sleepy Hollow over Octoraro Creek
GoodLancaster County, Pennsylvania · S of 272 Off Lil Britain · Structure no. 000000000021506
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 258 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 375
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
2001 Sleepy Hollow over Octoraro Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 2001 Sleepy Hollow over Octoraro Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 78 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 417 by 2032. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 2001 Sleepy Hollow over Octoraro Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is 2001 Sleepy Hollow 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does 2001 Sleepy Hollow over Octoraro Creek carry?
About 375 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 2001 Sleepy Hollow over Octoraro Creek?
The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns 2001 Sleepy Hollow over Octoraro Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.