US Bridges

SR 2007 Spr. Gr. over W Br Octoraro Creek

PoorPosted for load

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.N. Tayloria · Structure no. 000000000021522

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
554
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2007 Spr. Gr. over W Br Octoraro Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2007 Spr. Gr. over W Br Octoraro Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 554 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 633 by 2032. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2007 Spr. Gr.
CrossesW Br Octoraro Creek
Location1 Mi.N. Tayloria
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.80731, -76.06729
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating16 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic554 (2024)
Projected traffic633 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$240,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2007 Spr. Gr. over W Br Octoraro Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2007 Spr. Gr. over W Br Octoraro 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2007 Spr. Gr. over W Br Octoraro Creek carry?

About 554 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 2007 Spr. Gr. over W Br Octoraro Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2007 Spr. Gr. over W Br Octoraro Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.