US Bridges

SR 2008; (twp Rd) over Coopers Run

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.E. of Union Colerain · Structure no. 000000000021525

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
457
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2008; (twp Rd) over Coopers Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 2008; (twp Rd) over Coopers Run in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 73 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 457 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 497 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2008; (twp Rd)
CrossesCoopers Run
Location1 Mi.E. of Union Colerain
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.84353, -76.03788
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic457 (2024)
Projected traffic497 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$510,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2008; (twp Rd) over Coopers Run built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is SR 2008; (twp Rd) over Coopers Run 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2008; (twp Rd) over Coopers Run carry?

About 457 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 2008; (twp Rd) over Coopers Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2008; (twp Rd) over Coopers Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.